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WASHINGTON -- Marlon Byrd homered twice, David Wright also went deep and Anthony Recker finished with a career-high three RBIs as the New York Mets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-1 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night....

The Nationals welcomed back outfielder Jayson Werth among a half-dozen roster moves. They also made the long-delayed declaration Tuesday that Danny Espinosa needs some to time to heal and get his swing back.

Every Monday, in this space, we'll provide updates on a variety of players to help you make your weekly lineup decisions. We'll specifically try to hit the players who are day-to-day, have just gone on the DL or are ready to return, so that...

Stephania Bell looks at a number of this week's key injuries, including Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg and Matt Kemp.

Getty ImagesThe Mets face (left to right) Jordan Zimmermann, Dan Haren and -- at least officially, for now -- Stephen Strasburg in D.C. this week.METS (22-32, fourth place/NL East) vs. WASHINGTON NATIONALS (28-29, second place/NL East) Tuesday: RH...

It's entirely possible that Stephen Strasburg's latest injury is no big deal. The Washington Nationals' right-hander left his start Friday in Atlanta after two innings, and word from manager Davey Johnson is that it's a strained right obli...

Craig Stammen pitched four perfect innings after ace Stephen Strasburg left with an apparent injury

Every Monday in this space, we'll provide updates on a variety of players to help you make your weekly lineup decisions. We'll specifically try to hit the players who are day-to-day, have just gone on the DL or are ready to return, so that ...

Stephania Bell has updates on several key injured players, including Curtis Granderson, Bryce Harper, Chris Perez and David Price.

Every Monday in this space, we'll provide updates on a variety of players to help you make your weekly lineup decisions. We'll specifically try to hit the players who are day-to-day, have just gone on the DL or are ready to return, so that ...

Stephania Bell has updates on several key injured players, including Jason Heyward, Curtis Granderson, Zack Greinke and Johnny Cueto.

Three starters are making the most of their new but difficult situations, writes Scott Spratt. He points to Ryan Dempster's success at Fenway Park, typically a hitter-friendly stadium, as an example of this.

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Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper was out of the lineup Saturday for a second consecutive game after having an ingrown toenail removed, while right fielder Jayson Werth went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.

Ian Desmond's three hits included a two-run homer and an RBI double, and Danny Espinosa and Kurt Suzuki also drove in runs with doubles, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 for their season-high fifth consecutive victory.

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper is out of the lineup against the Chicago Cubs after having an ingrown right toenail removed, while right fielder Jayson Werth is probably headed to the 15-day disabled list.

Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg was expected to make his next scheduled start after experiencing no pain during a bullpen session Wednesday before the Nationals played the Atlanta Braves.