In a somewhat surprising move, the Nationals have optioned lefty Ray King to Columbus and called up Mike O’Connor.  King’s had a tough time this season finding his groove.  Again, better defense behind him and some offense would have helped.  King had a 5.68 ERA in 12 appearances this season.  Ben Goessling says that it’s up in the air whether King will accept the assignment.  O’Connor went 2-0 with a 1.96 ERA so far in Columbus and will come out of the bullpen.

Tonight, Wil Nieves gets the start again (interesting, no?) and Johnson and Milledge get the night off.  Boone and Harris will start instead. Shawn Hill (0-0, 7.20) makes his second start of the season against Oliver Perez (2-2, 2.49).  Former Nats catcher Brian Schneider also has the day off.

And if you missed it, Tampa Bay Online has an update on Elijah Dukes.

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