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Marsee went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta.

All three knocks were singles, and he was caught stealing for the second time in nine attempts in the majors, but it was still another strong effort from Marsee. The 24-year-old rookie has hit safely in eight of the last nine games, batting .333 (12-for-36) during that stretch with half of his hits going for extra bases (three doubles, two triples and a homer) along with four runs and 11 RBI.

Hicks went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta.

Starting at DH and batting fifth, Hicks produced his first three-hit performance since July 13, the last game before the All-Star break. The 26-year-old rookie has held his own in the majors after making the jump from Double-A as a Rule 5 pick out of the Tigers' system, slashing .262/.355/.360 over 313 plate appearances with four homers, 27 runs and 37 RBI.

DeJong is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Yankees.

DeJong had started six straight games against left-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Wednesday as the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the bump. Luis Garcia will post at second base as the Nationals try to avoid being swept.

Strider is set to receive an additional day of rest before his next start and isn't expected to return to the hill until Monday's game against the Cubs in Chicago, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

After delivering seven innings of one-run ball in Atlanta's 2-1 loss to the Marlins on Monday, Strider had been lined to get his second start of the week this Sunday in Philadelphia. However, Atlanta is opting to have him swap spots in the pitching schedule with rookie Hurston Waldrep, who will take the hill Sunday on four days' rest after starting in Tuesday's 11-2 win over Miami. Strider may not be in line for any two-start weeks for the remainder of the season, as Atlanta plans to bring Chris Sale (ribcage) back from the injured list this weekend and move forward with a six-man rotation, even though the club will have every Thursday off in September.

Hassell is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Hassell had been included in Washington's lineup in each of the last five games, but the left-handed-hitting rookie will head to the bench for the series finale in New York while the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the bump. Jacob Young will cover center field in Hassell's stead.

Bell is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Yankees.

Southpaw Max Fried will toe the rubber for the Yankees, marking the third straight time that the switch-hitting Bell has been out of the lineup against a lefty. Andres Chaparro will play first base in the series finale.

Lile (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Lile will be on the bench for a fourth straight game Wednesday while he recovers from an illness, though the left-handed-hitting outfielder may not have started even if fully healthy since the Yankees are sending southpaw Max Fried to the bump. With an off day on tap Thursday, Lile should have a good chance at being ready to go for Friday's series opener versus the Rays.

Quantrill (calf) is slated to start Thursday's series opener against the Phillies in Philadelphia, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

After being claimed off waivers from the Marlins last week, Quantrill made his Atlanta debut during Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Mets. Quantrill, who took his 11th loss of the season, struck out three and was charged with three earned runs on five hits and five walks across 4.2 innings before departing due to calf cramps. Atlanta described Quantrill's removal from the contest as precautionary, and after receiving treatment to address the issue, the right-hander will be ready to take the hill Thursday on normal rest.

Allen is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Vidal Brujan will cover shortstop for the matinee contest while Allen rests after starting in each of Atlanta's last three games. Allen is a dependable defender at shortstop, but he's gone 0-for-16 at the plate over his last seven starts to bring his season-long batting line down to .220/.285/.249 across 394 plate appearances.

Fraley (knee) will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game in Miami.

Despite being claimed off waivers from the Reds on Aug. 19, Fraley didn't play for Atlanta at any point over the past week. Fraley had suffered a hyperextended right knee in his final appearance with the Reds on Aug. 17, but Atlanta didn't deem the injury serious enough to place him on the injured list once he was claimed. Though his inclusion in the lineup indicates that he's healthy, Fraley is likely to see limited playing time for Atlanta down the stretch while all of Jurickson Profar, Michael Harris and Ronald Acuna are available to play the outfield.