Washington Nationals Activate Jake Irvin Ahead of Crucial Braves Series

Washington Nationals Jake Irvan Atlanta Braves Truist Park trade deadline

The Washington Nationals activated right‑hander Jake Irvan from the 60‑day injured list on July 29, 2026, designating Paxton Schultz for assignment to clear a roster spot. Irvan, who logged 8 ⅓ scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and one walk during a rehab stint with Double‑A Harrisburg, was slated to start Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves in the opening contest of a four‑game road series that comes as the trade‑deadline approaches. The Nationals sit just above .500 and fourth in the NL East, while the Braves lead the division with a 63‑45 record. The Braves will counter with starter Grant Holmes, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on Fubo from Truist Park in Atlanta. In the matchup, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his first home run since late May, a solo shot that helped Atlanta secure a 5‑4 win. Betting markets listed the Nationals as +109 moneyline favorites and set the run total at 9.5.

Entities

Atlanta Braves · Austin Riley · Grant Holmes · Gus Varland · Jake Irvan · Jake Irvin · Ronald Acuña Jr. · Trevor Williams · Walt Weiss · Washington Nationals

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a solo home run, his first since May 31, giving Atlanta a 5‑4 win. elnuevodiario.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] During his Double‑A rehab, Irvan threw 8 ⅓ scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and one walk. www.mlbtraderumors.com · timesng.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Paxton Schultz was designated for assignment to make room for Irvan on the 40‑man roster. www.mlbtraderumors.com · timesng.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Betting markets listed the Nationals at +109 moneyline and set the total runs line at 9.5. www.capperspicks.com · www.wsn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Grant Holmes started for the Braves in Thursday’s game.
[● 3 SOURCES] Jake Irvan was scheduled to start Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. www.mlbtraderumors.com · timesng.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Jake Irvan was activated from the 60‑day injured list on July 29, 2026. www.mlbtraderumors.com · timesng.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Atlanta Braves entered the series with a 63‑45 record and led the NL East. www.capperspicks.com