Gonzalez has grown familiar with the American League East this season, as this will mark his fifth start against that division this season. He gave up two runs in four innings before rain shortened his last outing against the Orioles.
Snell issued seven walks in seven innings in his last start but got the victory over the Astros. This would be Snell’s first career appearance vs. the Nationals. He was pushed back to Monday to get an additional day of rest.