Ross Ohlendorf surrendered three earned runs over six innings Wednesday in a loss to the Braves.

Ohlendorf carried a no-no into the fourth inning but struggled late, yielding four total hits -- two of which were home runs. It's probably time to rule out Washington for one of the National League Wild Card spots.

Starting in place of Stephen Strasburg, Ross Ohlendorf allowed one run over five innings Friday in a win over the Phillies.

It was a very solid start under the circumstances. Ohlendorf held the Phillies to five hits and two walks while striking out three. The lone run scored on an RBI single by Carlos Ruiz in the first inning. Whether Ohlendorf makes another start will likely depend on Strasburg's progress in the coming days.

Ross Ohlendorf has been moved to the bullpen.

Ohlendorf yielded four runs in five innings Saturday against the Mets and the Nationals can't afford another clunker. Tanner Roark will take the rotation vacancy.

Ross Ohlendorf was charged with four runs over five innings in Sunday night's start against the Mets.

He gave up nine hits and was removed after 70 pitches. Ohlendorf has struggled with velocity issues since coming off the disabled list and was consistently in the 86-93 mph range. Despite the shaky outing, he managed to come away with a no-decision and avoid his first loss of the season. Ohlendorf has a 2.98 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 48 1/3 innings.

Ross Ohlendorf will start Sunday against the Mets.

Tanner Roark was the alternative for the assignment, but Nationals manager Davey Johnson wants to keep him a relief role. Ohlendorf owns a 2.49 ERA and 34/12 K/BB ratio over 43 1/3 innings in the majors this season and could be a decent streaming option against the depleted Mets.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson is leading toward starting Ross Ohlendorf on Sunday against the Mets.

Tanner Roark is the alternative, but Johnson thinks he will need him out of the bullpen before Sunday. Stephen Strasburg is not considered an option because he wants to keep him on his regular routine.

Nationals' manager Davey Johnson indicated Wednesday that Ross Ohlendorf could finish the season in the bullpen.

Johnson showed concern when Ohlendorf's velocity dropped 10 mph in the sixth inning of Tuesday's start against the Marlins. Depending on how his bullpen sessions go this week, he could be replaced in the Nats rotation by Tanner Roark.

Ross Ohlendorf gave up four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Cubs.

Washington went on to win the game, but Ohlendorf was no help in his first start back from the disabled list. The right-hander yielded six hits -- including two Anthony Rizzo home runs -- while also walking two. He's not a good option in standard fantasy leagues.

Nationals activated RHP Ross Ohlendorf from the 15-day disabled list.

Ohlendorf wound up missing seven weeks with right shoulder inflammation. He will join the Nationals' starting rotation on Wednesday night against the Cubs and may be a decent option in NL-only fantasy leagues. The righty had a 1.85 ERA in 34 innings before hitting the shelf.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to start on Wednesday against the Cubs.

Ohlendorf has been out since early August with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, but the Nationals think he's ready even though he really struggled in his final rehab start. He's taking the rotation spot of Taylor Jordan (back).

Ross Ohlendorf allowed three runs on eight hits over four innings in a rehab start with High-A Potomac on Friday.

He gave up one walk and had just two strikeouts. It was a rough outing for Ohlendorf, who is expected to replace Taylor Jordan in the starting rotation. It's unclear if he'll need another start before rejoining the Nationals.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) is expected to throw between 80-85 pitches during his minor league rehab start with High-A Potomac on Friday.

Barring any setbacks during that appearance, he should be cleared to return to the Nationals' starting rotation. Presumably, he'll replace Taylor Jordan, who is expected to be shut down after his start on Friday.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Friday with High-A Potomac.

Ohlendorf, out since July 31 with right shoulder inflammation, yielded one run over three innings Saturday in his first rehab outing with Triple-A Syracuse. Barring any setbacks, he should replace Taylor Jordan in the rotation once he's activated.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) will likely need at least one more rehab start before rejoining the Nationals.

There was some speculation Ohlendorf could need just one start before rejoining the Nationals when first eligible, but Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that likely won't be the case. Ohlendorf is still working back from right shoulder inflammation that caused him to be disabled in early August. When Ohlendorf does return, he'll replace Taylor Jordan in the rotation.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) will make a minor league rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Syracuse.

Ohlendorf, currently sidelined with shoulder inflammation, is expected to throw either four innings or 65 pitches. He should be ready to rejoin the Nationals around the middle of August.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) threw a successful 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday afternoon.

Ohlendorf reported no issues with his right shoulder and remains on track to return to the Nationals' starting rotation by the middle of August. He has been on the disabled list since August 1 with shoulder inflammation.

Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) hopes to throw a bullpen session Wednesday.

Ohlendorf, who is dealing with a "dead arm," said Tuesday that he's "feeling better everyday." Assuming he can get over the issue, he'll join the rotation in a couple weeks after Taylor Jordan reaches his innings limit.

Ross Ohlendorf played catch Tuesday and reported no issues with his right shoulder.

Ohlendorf was placed on the disabled list at the beginning of this month with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. He should start throwing bullpen sessions later this week and could begin a minor league rehab assignment by the middle of next week. The hope is that he'll be ready for activation around mid-August.

Nationals placed RHP Ross Ohlendorf on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 1, with right shoulder inflammation.

Ohlendorf's velocity was down in his last relief appearance, as he appears to be going through a dead arm phase. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be sidelined. With Ross Detwiler possibly out for the year, Ohlendorf had been poised to enter the rotation when Taylor Jordan was shut down. Obviously that's up in the air now.

Ross Ohlendorf will be unavailable this weekend.

This comes on the heels of Ohlendorf struggling with his velocity during a relief appearance on Wednesday. It's not a major concern, but he might be dealing with some inflammation in his arm.