This hasn't been announced yet by the Nationals, but it's already up on the Columbus Clippers' website and should become official later this afternoon. The Nats have ...

-- Purchased the contracts of OF Ryan Langerhans, RHP Brian Sanches and LHP Charlie Manning.

-- Optioned LHP Matt Chico and RHP Chris Schroder to Columbus.

Another move will be required to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, most likely an injured player being transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day DL (such as reliever Ryan Wagner).

Can you say "Jim Bowden shake-up special"?

More when we have it...