Doug Fister returns to the mound, Hill optioned (with lineups)

By Josh Land

Nationals

June 18, 2015, 11:55am

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In Doug Fister's last start, the right-hander lasted only two innings after surrendering seven runs, including two on homers, in a loss in San Diego on May 14. The next day, Fister landed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm.

Fister will make his first start tonight after being activated off the DL this afternoon by the Nationals. In his previous six outings before the injury, Fister was 2-1 with a 2.87 ERA in 37 2/3 innings.

To make room for Fister, the Nationals optioned right-hander Taylor Hill to Triple-A Syracuse. The 26-year-old Hill posted a 3.75 ERA in six appearances over 12 innings out of the bullpen.

For the Rays:

CF Kevin Kiermaier
LF Joey Butler
3B Evan Longoria
2B Logan Forsythe
RF Steven Souza Jr.
SS Asdrubal Cabrera
1B Jake Elmore
C Rene Rivera
RHP Chris Archer

For the Nationals:

CF Denard Span
2B Anthony Rendon
3B Yunel Escobar
RF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
1B Danny Espinosa
SS Ian Desmond
LF Michael A. Taylor
RHP Doug Fister