Sale took a no-decision Wednesday against the Reds, striking out 10 while allowing one run on four hits and no walks in 5.2 innings.
Acuna (leg) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Atlanta optioned Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Atlanta activated Suarez (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Lile is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit.
The Nationals recalled Varland from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.
Abrams went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI during the Nationals' 3-1 win over the Tigers on Tuesday.
Cornelio allowed one hit and three walks while striking out four batters across 2.2 innings while serving as the Nationals' opener in the team's 3-1 win over the Tigers on Tuesday.
Ritchie (1-4) earned the loss after allowing one run on four hits and three walks against the Reds on Tuesday. He struck out eight.
Lovelady will start Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
