WASHINGTON NATIONALS PLAYER NEWS

Simpson will start a bullpen game Wednesday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Tolman earned the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Phillies after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.

Abrams didn't play in Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to neck tightness, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Lile went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run during the Nationals' 6-3 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

Kent did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings.

Ford (hand/wrist) is starting behind the plate and batting seventh Tuesday against the Phillies.

Abrams is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Wood is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Early (elbow) is expected to begin his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Rochester, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Willits went 4-for-6 with a double, a home run, a second run scored, three RBI and two stolen bases for Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday.

Sinclair earned the save in Friday's 6-5 win over the Angels, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one batter in the ninth inning.

Cornelio allowed one hit and one walk while striking out four across two scoreless innings as the Nationals' opener in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Angels.

The Nationals activated Nunez (personal) from the bereavement list Sunday.

Cornelio will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Angels, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.

Irvin will no longer start Sunday's game against the Angels as previously scheduled and is instead expected to pitch behind opener Riley Cornelio, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Wood went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Alvarez didn't factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one hit and four walks over seven scoreless innings in a 6-5, extra-inning win over the Angels. He struck out eight.

The Nationals optioned Yean to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

The Nationals transferred Waldron (chest) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

The Nationals reinstated Lovelady (triceps) from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Tolman gave up a run on a hit and a walk in the ninth inning Friday, recording his second save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Angels. He didn't strike out a batter.

Cavalli didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 win over the Angels, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out nine.