Rogers makes rehab start, Orioles lineup tonight in D.C.

Left-hander Trevor Rogers made his first injury rehab start today at Double-A Chesapeake and gave up a two-run homer to Altoona’s Kervin Pichardo two batters into the game. Rogers worked three innings and allowed two runs and four hits with one walk and three strikeouts. He threw 44 pitches, 29 for strikes.

Rogers is on the injured list after dislocating his right knee in January.

Braxton Bragg made his Double-A debut and tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings with three hits, two walks and eight strikeouts.

Silas Ardoin hit his second home run.

Heston Kjerstad stays in left field tonight for the Orioles, who continue their series against the Nationals in D.C., and Jackson Holliday remains at second base.

The Orioles are trying to avoid falling five games below .500 for the first time since July 6, 2022.

Ryan Mountcastle is on the bench. Ryan O’Hearn is playing first base and batting cleanup.

Jordan Westburg is the designated hitter. He’s batting .187/.247/.373 in 19 games.

Tomoyuki Sugano makes his fifth start. He’s posted a 3.43 ERA in 21 innings, with only eight strikeouts.

Sugano completed seven innings in his last start, allowing only two runs to the Guardians.

The Nationals are sending right-hander Trevor Williams to the mound. He’s allowed 13 runs and 26 hits in 19 2/3 innings.

The last outing was the best, when Williams held the Pirates to one run and three hits in five innings.

Williams is 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA and 0.546 WHIP in two career starts against the Orioles. He’s allowed one run and five hits with one walk and 14 strikeouts in 11 innings.

Tyler O’Neill is 3-for-14 with a home run and six strikeouts against Williams.

For the Orioles

Cedric Mullins CF
Gunnar Henderson SS
Adley Rutschman C
Ryan O’Hearn 1B
Heston Kjerstad LF
Jordan Westburg DH
Jackson Holliday 2B
Ramón Urías 3B

Tomoyuki Sugano RHP