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LEADING OFF: Keuchel makes rehab start, Nats boost bullpen

Related Topics: Dallas Keuchel, Bullpen

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Monday:

DALLAS DAY

Astros ace Dallas Keuchel is expected to throw two innings in a rehabilitation start for Double-A Corpus Christi. The lefty hasn’t pitched since June 2 because of a pinched nerve in his neck. He’s 9-0 with a 1.67 ERA for the AL West leaders, and the former Cy Young Award winner likely will need multiple starts in the minors before he comes off the disabled list.

BULLPEN BOOST

The Nationals are all set for reliable relievers Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle to join them after making a trade to address their biggest need.