Carlos Hernández designated for assignment

He takes the bullpen spot of Zak Kent, who was sent down after Tuesday’s game. Yean has allowed two earned runs in 10 innings for the Nationals this season.

It’s the first time Walker has sat since he missed a couple of games in early August with knee inflammation. The Cardinals have Bryan Torres and Joshua Báez manning the outfield corners today against the Giants.

Andre Pallante just suddenly became a significantly better streaming option. Manager Tony Vitello spoke yesterday about giving Devers a day off, though it’s unclear if Devers wanted it. He certainly doesn’t seem to need it, having hit .393/.493/.918 with nine homers in his last 16 games. Turner Hill is DHing today, opening up left field for Grant McCray.

Clarke was included in the lineup against lefties in his first two games back from the IL last week, but he’s since started just one of seven games. If he’s not going to play much this month, with the A’s missing most of their best players, it doesn’t bode well him claiming a spot in the 2027 outfield. He might be the league’s best defensive center fielder, but his bat leaves a great deal to be desired.

Technically, he’s sitting against a lefty today, which is extremely unusual. But it’s just an opener in Brady Basso before the A’s go to a righty. The Jays aren’t saying anything about an injury for Springer, though he did have a shoulder issue last month. He quieted down some last week, but he’s hitting .355/.394/.565 in his past 18 games. The Jays have Jesús Sánchez DHing today, but he’s batting eighth in an effort to keep him away from Basso.

The Tigers have taken a liking to Josh Peck at shortstop, leaving less room for Lee and Javier Báez, who is on the bench for a fourth straight game. Lee had started 17 games in a row before sitting Monday. He’s gone 1-for-15 in his last five games, which surely isn’t helping matters.

It’s a planned day off, though he did appear to get his bell rung late in Tuesday’s contest. Jeffers had caught nine games in a row. With him resting today, Victor Caratini is starting for the first time since Aug. 29.

Falter was acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline and has pitched 10 2/3 scoreless innings at Triple-A for the Braves with an 11/2 K/BB ratio. He should operate in a multi-inning relief role for the Braves.

The Braves are entering Carlos Carrasco territory with Hernández, who has been designated for assignment multiple times this season and then re-signed to a minor league deal. We wouldn’t be surprised if the same thing happens this time as well.

López was placed on the injured list on August 2nd and was expected to miss just two weeks. He will return about five weeks later. He has looked good in his rehab starts and was up to 93 pitches in his last outing, so he should be fully stretched out for his start on Wednesday against the Rays. He would still recommend keeping him on the bench in fantasy leagues for today.