MLB Player News

The Dodgers optioned Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Gervase was added to the roster earlier this week but did not appear in any games. He's being replaced by Kris Bubic (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list.

The Dodgers designated Ward for assignment Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Ward has slugged 108 home runs at the Triple-A level, but his opportunities with the Dodgers have been few and far between, and he hasn't been on the big-league roster since June. The 28-year-old could draw interest via waivers or trade.

The Dodgers activated Bubic (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Bubic hasn't pitched in the majors since mid-May when he was in the Royals' rotation. The Dodgers will deploy him as a reliever after he tossed 5.2 shutout frames with a 9:2 K:BB in six rehab appearances. Bubic is coming back from elbow and shoulder woes.

Young is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Phillies.

Young started the last five contests in center field, but he'll get a break Wednesday. Dylan Crews will play center field for the Nationals, and he'll be flanked by Daylen Lile and James Wood in the outfield corners.

House is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.

House manned third base in the first game of the series Tuesday, but he'll take a seat in this one. Jorbit Vivas will cover the hot corner for the Nationals on Wednesday.

Abrams (neck) will start at second base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's contest versus the Phillies.

Abrams was unable to play Tuesday because of neck tightness, but he's ready to roll after one day of rest. It's the sixth start at second base this season for Abrams, who has split time between both spots in the middle infield over the last two-plus weeks.

Gonzales is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Brewers.

The Pirates will go with Jacob Gonzalez at third base. Gonzales is slashing .303/.411/.368 across his last 90 plate appearances for Pittsburgh.

Horwitz is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Brewers.

It's the first time since April that a healthy Horwitz did not start a contest against a right-hander. Ryan O'Hearn will play first base as the Pirates take on Brewers righty Logan Henderson.

Harrison will start Thursday's game in Pittsburgh, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Harrison's last appearance came in relief last week, and he was charged with four runs without recording an out against the Reds. In his last five starts, the left-hander has logged a 6.95 ERA, 2.23 WHIP and 23:12 K:BB over 22 innings. Given those struggles, Harrison will not be guaranteed any more starts beyond Thursday.

De Paula is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati.

De Paula made five straight starts upon his promotion to the big leagues Friday, but the left-handed hitter will get a breather as the Reds hand the ball to southpaw Andrew Abbott. Alex Call is grabbing a start in De Paula's place, manning left field while Teoscar Hernandez starts at designated hitter.