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Nuno

Nuño had been starting games in the Mexican League with Tijuana, but it’d be surprising if he wasn’t used as a reliever. The 34-year-old will provide organizational depth, with a decent chance to pitch for the Dodgers at some point this summer. He’ll have to be added to the 40-man roster in order for that to happen.

Nuno was released by the Nationals a week ago after posting a 7.25 ERA over 22 1/3 innings with Triple-A Fresno. The lefty held a 1.64 ERA over 17 games for the Rays last season, so it’s not a surprise they were happy to bring him back as a depth addition.

Nuno had a June 15 opt-out in his minor league contract with Washington, but he’s been let go early after posting a 7.25 ERA over 22 1/3 innings this season at Triple-A Fresno. The 31-year-old southpaw will probably have to settle for another minor league deal on the open market.

Nuno gets a split-level deal, with Heyman saying that the southpaw will get $1.3 million if he’s on the Nationals. He pitched well for the Rays in 17 games last year with a 1.64 ERA, but he wasn’t called up until May 23 and battled a hamstring injury over the summer. He should compete for one of the final spots in the Washington bullpen for the 2019 campaign.

Nuno declined an outright assignment by the Rays and is now free to sign elsewhere. The southpaw posted a 1.64 ERA over 17 appearances this season.

The Yankees had the option of skipping Nuno with the off day, but they decided to give CC Sabathia an extra day of rest. “It’s just the way we did it because we’re in another long stretch here,” manager Joe Girardi said. “After this day off, it’s 17 days in a row, so that’s how we decided to do it.”

Nunez finished with the same line tonight as he did five days ago in a no-decision against the Rays. With a 2.25 ERA in three starts and two relief appearances, he’s made a case for sticking around. Still, he’s expected to be bounced from the rotation with Andy Pettitte returning Monday.

He’s has been great in his time with the Yankees, but the club has decided to keep David Phelps in the rotation, so Nuno isn’t needed with Andy Pettitte coming back Monday. He should get another chance later this summer.

Nuno is expected to be placed on the Triple-A disabled list and could be looking at an extended absence. The 25-year-old left-hander posted a 2.25 ERA in three starts and two relief appearances with the Yankees earlier this season.

The Yankees don’t want to use any of their starters on short rest, so Nuno will get the spot start. David Phelps will pitch Game 1 of the doubleheader.