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Tanner Rainey
Focus on slider amid velocity dip
Nationals pitching coach Jim Hickey is working with Rainey to use his slider more since his average fastball velocity is down to 93.4 mph, reports Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com.
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Lane Thomas
Possible target for Blue Jays
Thomas, who is on the injured list with an MCL sprain, was listed as a possible trade target for the Blue Jays by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca.
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Nick Senzel
Chance for outfield work
The Nationals placed Lane Thomas on the injured list with a sprained MCL on Wednesday, which could prompt Senzel to see some playing time in the outfield.
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Keibert Ruiz
Likely available Friday
Ruiz was unavailable Wednesday against the Giants due to an illness, but he should be available Friday versus Oakland since the Nationals demoted No. 3 catcher Drew Millas after Wednesday's contest.
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