The Nationals optioned Stevenson to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson's stay with the Nationals lasted one day after the club designated him as its 27th man for Sunday's game against the Padres, which was proceeded by a resumption of the contest that was suspended Saturday. He started in center field for a resting Victor Robles in the series finale, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run.

The Nationals recalled Stevenson from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Sunday's game against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com. He'll start in center field and bat sixth in the series finale, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Washington is appointing Stevenson as its 27th man for the contest, which is being treated similarly to a doubleheader game after the Nationals and Padres resumed Saturday's suspended contest earlier Sunday. Stevenson will likely be sent back to Rochester after Sunday's contest, but he'll pick up a spot start in place of Victor Robles, who gets a breather after he previously experienced a bout of dizziness earlier in the series.

The Nationals reinstated Stevenson (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

An oblique strain had sidelined Stevenson since June 18, before which he hit .227 with two homers and 10 RBI in 97 at-bats. The need for Stevenson in D.C. is minimal now that Alcides Escobar is an everyday second baseman for the Nationals and Josh Harrison has settled into left field, so he'll instead go to Triple-A. Given his position in the organization, though, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Stevenson with the Nationals again at some point in 2021.

Stevenson (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson has been on the 10-day injured list since June 18 due to an oblique strain, but he's been ramping up his activity recently. The 27-year-old is expected to have a short rehab assignment, but the team wanted him to live reps before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club.

Stevenson (oblique) was spotted on the field Wednesday taking grounders and shagging fly balls, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While he works back from an oblique strain, Stevenson is gradually incorporating more baseball activities into his rehab program. The 27-year-old was able to take swings off a tee Monday, and his ability to add defensive work to the mix a couple days later suggests a rehab assignment could be on the horizon.

Stevenson (oblique) took swings off a tee Monday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson still doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to game action, but his hitting session Monday marked the first time he had hit off a tee since he was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. The 27-year-old could increase his activity level in the near future, but Gerardo Parra should continue to serve as Washington's fourth outfielder while Stevenson is sidelined.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez acknowledged Sunday that Stevenson (oblique) likely won't resume swinging a bat until next week and could be facing an extended absence, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson appears to be dealing with at least a moderate oblique strain, so he won't be a candidate to return from the injured list when first eligible June 27. The Nationals called up Gerardo Parra from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday to serve as their fourth outfielder while Stevenson is on the mend.

Stevenson was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained oblique, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports. The move is retroactive to June 17.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old last saw game action Wednesday and singled as a pinch hitter, which is apparently when he picked up the injury. The Nationals are short on outfield depth with Stevenson sidelined, so Josh Harrison will serve as the fourth option with Kyle Schwarber, Victor Robles and Juan Soto the only true outfielders on the big-league roster.

Stevenson remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson closed May with nine starts in the Nationals' final 11 games of the month, but he's predictably lost hold of an everyday role since Victor Robles (ankle) was reinstated from the injured list May 31. The 27-year-old has yet to pick up a start in any of the Nationals' first seven games of June.

Stevenson isn't starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stevenson will get a breather after he went 2-for-2 in Saturday's matinee. Josh Harrison will shift to center field while Jordy Mercer starts at second base.