The Nationals moved Saturday’s Mets game at Nationals Park from 4:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. ET because rain is forecast, calling the change a precaution. The game remains scheduled, and left-hander Connelly Early is set to make his Nationals debut.
Early, acquired from Boston on July 26, has not pitched in the majors since late June after elbow inflammation and forearm tightness during rehab. Washington plans to limit him to two innings before Jake Irvin takes over in a bulk-relief role.
Sunday’s regular-season finale remains scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET. AccuWeather forecast a 55% chance of rain that day, and the article says Saturday’s showers could affect field conditions.
