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Wire Taps: Matt Wieters begins rehab today; Victor Robles injured; Max Scherzer steals, shuts out...

As long as we’re being overly dramatic, we might as well predict that the Nationals will go 157-5 this year.

Here’s the beat from South Capitol Street:

Matt Wieters to begin rehab assignment Tuesday
The Potomac Nationals will have a heavyweight behind home, at least for the next few days. However, it doesn't necessarily mean that Pedro Severino's tenure in the majors is over.

Top prospect Victor Robles injured, exits game
Robles was expected to break through to the majors sooner rather than later, and, although initial X-Rays were negative, his whole arm turned in a way arms aren't supposed to, so the immediate future isn't looking good.