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House is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Blue Jays.

House doubled twice in his return to the majors Sunday against the Diamondbacks, but he will exit the lineup for Monday's series opener. Jorbit Vivas will cover third base and bat eighth for the Nationals.

Caissie (calf) was spotted taking live batting practice at LoanDepot Park on Monday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Barral previously reported Wednesday that Caissie was running at about 85 percent intensity and increasing his defensive and plyometric work, and the young outfielder's ability to face live pitching Monday seemingly represents another step in the right direction. Caissie has been on the shelf since July 9 due to a right calf strain but could soon be ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment.

The Nationals recalled Schultz from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Schultz has logged 30.2 innings for the Nationals this season, posting a 5.87 ERA and 31:11 K:BB. The 28-year-old will operate in middle relief out of the Washington bullpen.

The Nationals designated Krook for assignment Monday.

Krook walked all three batters he faced and was charged with two runs in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks, and he finds himself off the 26-man and 40-man rosters a day later. Paxton Schultz will absorb Krook's spot on the roster and in the bullpen.

House went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Seeing his first action in the big leagues since May 18, House carved out his share of a 10-run, 15-hit attack by the Nationals that included nine extra-base hits. The 23-year-old will get a long look at third base due to Curtis Mead now being in Boston. Over 50 games with Triple-A Rochester this season, House put together a .301/.342/.500 slash line with eight homers, 26 runs and 34 RBI.

Susana (lat) faced hitters last week and could see his first game action of the season soon, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

The 22-year-old right-hander with the triple-digit fastball underwent lat surgery last September, but Susana appears to be entering the final stages of his recovery. The Nationals still plan to continue his development as a starting pitcher once he's activated from the IL, but if the team does squeak into the playoffs in 2026, his elite raw stuff could make him an option for a Washington bullpen that has lacked reliable high-leverage relievers all season.

The Reds placed Steer on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right wrist sprain.

Steer suffered the injury on an awkward swing during Sunday's contest in St. Louis. The Reds have not yet revealed a timetable for Steer, but Buster Olney of ESPN reported earlier Monday that the 28-year-old is expected to miss "significant time." Noelvi Marte could see a playing time bump for the Reds while Steer is sidelined.

The Reds recalled Johnson from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Johnson went 0-for-5 at the dish during a previous stint in the majors. The 27-year-old utility player is grabbing the roster spot vacated by the injured Spencer Steer (wrist) and is likely to operate in a reserve role.

The Reds are expected to place Steer on the injured list Monday after he suffered a right wrist injury that is likely to cost him "significant time," Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

Steer was forced out of Sunday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals in the fifth inning, after he felt some discomfort when he fouled a pitch off the end of his bat. The Reds labeled his injury as right wrist pain and indicated that he would visit a specialist Monday for further imaging. While the team has yet to provide an official update on Steer's status, Olney's report suggests that an MRI revealed a major injury. With a .740 OPS over 98 games this season, the versatile Steer was expected to be a coveted right-handed bat ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, but his impending move to the IL will likely take any potential deal off the table.

Merrill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 win against Miami on Sunday.

Merrill came up big in the eighth inning, snapping 3-3 tie with a solo blast to right-center field. It was the outfielder's fifth long ball over his past eight games after we went deep just 10 times across his first his first 95 contests of the campaign. During the aforementioned eight-game stretch, Merrill is slashing a robust .433/.438/1.000 with seven runs, eight RBI and a stolen base.