May 20, 2012

Callup to Nats unlikely for shortstop Espinosa

There is less than a 50 percent chance that shortstop Danny Espinosa will get a September callup, even though the Nationals promoted him from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Livan unlikely to be used to boost 'pen

Manager Jim Riggleman has decided not to use Livan Hernandez in relief on Sunday even though the team has an overworked bullpen.