Andres

Machado

Machado was granted his release earlier this week to pursue an opportunity overseas and we finally know where he’s headed. The 30-year-old righty wound up making 135 relief appearances for the Nationals over the last three years, finishing with a serviceable 4.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 119/54 K/BB ratio across 145 innings of work. He’ll aim to rebuild his value in Japan next year.

According to a team statement, Machado has been granted his release to pursue an opportunity overseas in Japan this offseason. The 30-year-old righty made 135 relief appearances for the Nationals over the past three seasons.

Machado gets another chance in the bullpen after posting a 4.08 ERA and a 35/6 K/BB ratio in 28 2/3 innings in Triple-A. The veteran was dropped from the roster and cleared waivers earlier this year after giving up 16 runs in 17 innings for the Nationals.

Machado passed through waivers unclaimed earlier this week after being designated for assignment and will presumably stick around as extra organizational relief depth for the Nationals. The 30-year-old righty does have the option to elect free agency.

Machado has allowed struggled to an inflated 8.47 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 12/5 K/BB ratio across 17 innings (14 appearances) this season in the majors. The 30-year-old righty figures to pass through waivers unclaimed and will have the option to elect free agency or accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester.

Machado was designated for assignment in January but pitched well enough for Triple-A Rochester and was added back on Sunday. The 30-year-old veteran posted a 2.92 ERA across 12 1/3 innings (10 appearances) and will give the Nationals bullpen some much-needed depth.

It’s a bit surprising that at least one of this trio didn’t end up making the Nationals’ Opening Day roster. Colomé figured to have the best shot after signing a minor league contract back in late January.

Machado went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week and will remain with the Nationals as organizational relief depth. The 29-year-old right-hander boasts a serviceable 4.10 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 77/44 K/BB ratio across 98 2/3 innings (93 appearances) in the majors since 2017. He doesn’t miss enough bats, and also struggles with free passes, but should be able to continue contributing in low-leverage spots.

Machado has been removed from the Nationals’ 40-man roster to make room for veteran outfielder Corey Dickerson. The 29-year-old righty holds a pedestrian 4.10 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 77/44 K/BB ratio across 98 2/3 innings (93 appearances) in the majors since 2017.

The 29-year-old hurler has already appeared in 38 games with the big league club this season, registering a 4.57 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 37/19 K/BB ratio over 43 1/3 innings. He’ll work in the middle innings for the Nationals.