Overview
- Washington activated MacKenzie Gore from the 15-day injured list to start in Miami on his first day of eligibility.
- He had been sidelined with left shoulder inflammation and last pitched on Aug. 26 against the Yankees.
- Gore brings a 5-13 record and 4.15 ERA over 27 starts, with a 3.02 ERA before the All-Star break and a 7.54 ERA over his past eight outings.
- The Nationals optioned right-hander Orlando Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester as the corresponding roster move.
- Miami reinstated left-hander Ryan Weathers from the 60-day injured list to start the same game and designated reliever Seth Martinez for assignment.