Thursday’s game between the Nationals and Astros was canceled because of rain and will not be made up. There will not be a makeup date. John Lannan and Craig Stammen were scheduled to pitch in the game, but they will now throw in simulated games.

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Nationals’ contest with Astros rained out

The Nationals reassigned pitchers Victor Garate, Logan Kensing, Joel Peralta and Ryan Speier, catcher Derek Norris and outfielder Jerry Owens to Minor League camp on Thursday. The team also gave left-handers Shawn Estes and Eddie Guardado their unconditional releases.

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Norris among six Nationals reassigned

Before Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to the Cardinals, MLB.com caught up with manager Jim Riggleman to talk about the Nats’ slow start and three rookies — Ian Desmond, Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen — who have already made an impact on the team.

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Q&A with Jim Riggleman

During Chris Duncan’s final year and a half in St. Louis, a lot of people got their feelings hurt. Remarkably, Duncan himself wasn’t among them.

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Duncan holds no ill will toward Cardinals

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Pudge solid; Mock displays control

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Guzman goes home to be with wife

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Wednesday that he was impressed with Stephen Strasburg’s performance in Tuesday’s loss to the Tigers. However, the young phenom’s performance didn’t do anything to change Rizzo’s plans for him.

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Rizzo not changing plans for Strasburg

After falling behind early, the Nationals produced a three-run sixth, but lost to the Cardinals, 6-4, on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla. Starter Mock pitched three innings and gave up two runs on five hits.

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Rally not enough to catch Cardinals

Nationals catcher Jesus Flores traveled to Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday to have his ailing right shoulder examined by Dr. James Andrews. Flores will then work with Andrews’ personal therapist in Alabama for at least 10 days.

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Ailing Flores pays visit to Dr. Andrews

On his way to the bigs, Josh Willingham played catcher, all four infield positions and both corner outfield spots, took a 92 mph fastball in the face and still put up monster numbers.

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Path of the Pros: Josh Willingham