Soroka agreed to terms on a one-year, $9 million contract with the Nationals on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

The Nationals signed De La Cruz to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

The Nationals signed Weigel to a minor-league contract Dec. 6.

The Nationals signed Pilkington on Thursday to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals selected Reifert with the fifth pick in the Rule 5 draft Wednesday, JJ Cooper of Baseball America reports.

The Nationals selected Lara's contract from Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals selected Hassell's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals invited Helvey to participate in spring training Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Garcia went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.

Irvin (10-14) took the loss Sunday against the Phillies, allowing six earned runs on five hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Washington optioned Herz to the Florida Complex League Nationals on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals recalled Rutledge on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Gallo is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Tena is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Yepez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Ruiz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals recalled Garrett from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

The Nationals placed Chaparro on the paternity list Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Irvin (10-13) allowed five runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three over four innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Cubs.

Nunez will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Garcia is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Gallo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Young (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Gallo went 2-for-3 with a three run homer in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Cubs.

Gore (10-12) got the win Saturday against the Cubs, allowing one run on one hit and three walks while striking out nine over seven innings.