WASHINGTON -- Tanner Roark returned home to Atlanta on Sunday to be with his wife and family after the birth of their third child, but he is still expected to start the Nationals' home finale against the Marlins at 4:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Washington manager Dave Martinez acknowledged the team has a plan in place if he cannot.
Last week, Roark remained in Atlanta for a few extra days and had his start, which was initially scheduled for Saturday, pushed back to Wednesday.
"I'm going to talk to him here in a little while," Martinez said prior to Monday night's game against the Marlins.