Dereck Rodriguez is 4-1 with a 3.40 ERA for Triple-A Sacramento this season. The right-hander is expected to pitch out of the bullpen.
The Nationals won't have Stephen Strasburg if they advance to the NLCS with a win over the Dodgers on Thursday night, manager Dusty Baker said.
Oakland A's right-hander Sonny Gray was placed on the disabled list a day after leaving his start early with forearm soreness.
Oakland A's right-hander Sonny Gray left his start against the Cubs with soreness in his right forearm.
The Giants have signed former first-round pitcher Kyle Drabek, who will be asked to audition as an infielder.
Johnny Cueto and the Giants have agreed to a six-year, $130 million deal, pending a physical, according to sources.
