Ross Ohlendorf was charged with four runs over five innings in Sunday night's start against the Mets. He gave up nine hits and was removed after 70 pitches. Ohlendorf has struggled with velocity issues since coming off the disabled list and was consistently in the 86-93 mph range. Despite the shaky outing, he managed to come away with a no-decision and avoid his first loss of the season. Ohlendorf has a 2.98 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 48 1/3 innings.

Ross Ohlendorf will start Sunday against the Mets. Tanner Roark was the alternative for the assignment, but Nationals manager Davey Johnson wants to keep him a relief role. Ohlendorf owns a 2.49 ERA and 34/12 K/BB ratio over 43 1/3 innings in the majors this season and could be a decent streaming option against the depleted Mets.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson is leading toward starting Ross Ohlendorf on Sunday against the Mets. Tanner Roark is the alternative, but Johnson thinks he will need him out of the bullpen before Sunday. Stephen Strasburg is not considered an option because he wants to keep him on his regular routine.

Nationals' manager Davey Johnson indicated Wednesday that Ross Ohlendorf could finish the season in the bullpen. Johnson showed concern when Ohlendorf's velocity dropped 10 mph in the sixth inning of Tuesday's start against the Marlins. Depending on how his bullpen sessions go this week, he could be replaced in the Nats rotation by Tanner Roark.

Ross Ohlendorf gave up four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Cubs. Washington went on to win the game, but Ohlendorf was no help in his first start back from the disabled list. The right-hander yielded six hits -- including two Anthony Rizzo home runs -- while also walking two. He's not a good option in standard fantasy leagues.

Nationals activated RHP Ross Ohlendorf from the 15-day disabled list. Ohlendorf wound up missing seven weeks with right shoulder inflammation. He will join the Nationals' starting rotation on Wednesday night against the Cubs and may be a decent option in NL-only fantasy leagues. The righty had a 1.85 ERA in 34 innings before hitting the shelf.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to start on Wednesday against the Cubs. Ohlendorf has been out since early August with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, but the Nationals think he's ready even though he really struggled in his final rehab start. He's taking the rotation spot of Taylor Jordan (back).

Ross Ohlendorf allowed three runs on eight hits over four innings in a rehab start with High-A Potomac on Friday. He gave up one walk and had just two strikeouts. It was a rough outing for Ohlendorf, who is expected to replace Taylor Jordan in the starting rotation. It's unclear if he'll need another start before rejoining the Nationals.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) is expected to throw between 80-85 pitches during his minor league rehab start with High-A Potomac on Friday. Barring any setbacks during that appearance, he should be cleared to return to the Nationals' starting rotation. Presumably, he'll replace Taylor Jordan, who is expected to be shut down after his start on Friday.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Friday with High-A Potomac. Ohlendorf, out since July 31 with right shoulder inflammation, yielded one run over three innings Saturday in his first rehab outing with Triple-A Syracuse. Barring any setbacks, he should replace Taylor Jordan in the rotation once he's activated.