The Nationals roster received reinforcements Monday after Josh Bell, Josh Harrison and Kyle Schwarber rejoined the team after being on the roster.
Each of the players was sidelined due to VOCID-19 protocols, leaving opener Jon Lester as the sole member of the capital out of action after VOCID’s setbacks at the start of the campaign. .
To make room for the three players, the Nationals sent Dominican fielder Luis Garcia and Cuban gardener Yadiel Hernandez to the alternate headquarters. Both will be part of the rotating group during the tour.
In addition, receiver Jonathan Lucroy was designated for assignment, while right-hander Ryne Harper and TJ McFarland returned to alternate headquarters.
Lester, who has kept fit with home workouts, will likely work at the Nationals ’alternate headquarters in Fredericksburg, Virginia, before rejoining the club.