Early (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to make his Nationals debut at some point during this weekend's series versus the Mets, MLB.com reports.
Thornton (5-6) took the loss Thursday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk across five innings. He struck out four.
Alvarez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers.
Vientos is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rangers.
Dion (2-2) picked up the win in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over two relief innings. He struck out four.
Cruz gave up a run on three hits over 1.1 innings Wednesday, recording his first career save in a 4-2 win over the Tigers. He struck out two without walking a batter.
Nunez went 1-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Tigers.
McLean earned the win Wednesday against the Rangers after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings.
The Mets designated Curry for assignment Wednesday, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
The Mets claimed Abner off waivers from the Giants on Wednesday, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
