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Here are three things well be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:  1. Gore to return to Nats  The Nationals placed left-hander  on the injured list a couple of weeks ago due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Thankfully, hes coming back after a minimal stint and will start todays game. Reliever  has been optioned as the corresponding move for Gore, per . The Nats arent playing for much at this part of the schedule but its nice for the club and for Gore that hes getting back on the mound before the winter kicks in. That will at least provide some a surance that nothing is lingering into the offseason. Gore is a speculative trade candidate this winter since hes down to two remaining years of club control and the Nats dont seem close to contending. His health is therefore of interest to other clubs around the league as well.  2. Detmers injured?  Angels lefty  departed Chicago Cubs Jersey  yesterdays game with an apparent injury. Per , the southpaw said afterwards that he wasnt in pain but his arm felt dead on the outside of his elbow. Hes getting an MRI today. Detmers is having a really good season out of the bullpen. The Halos will have to decide this winter whether to keep him in a relief role or stretch him back out as a starter next year. Perhaps the outcome of this MRI will play a role in that decision.  3. Mets sliding  As of a few weeks ago, it looked like the National League playoff race would be a real snooze. Going into the day on September 3rd, the Mets had the final Wild Card spot. The Reds and the Giants were each five games back. Fast forward to today and the Mets still have that final playoff spot but the situation is far le s cozy. They have lost five in a row, which has shrunk their lead over the Reds and Giants to just two games, with the Diamondbacks and Cardinals also in the mix. It doesnt get easier from here, as the Mets take on  and the Phillies today. The subsequent six games are also against tough teams, as the Mets host the Rangers and Padres for three each.  Seiya Suzuki Jersey