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Jackson Rutledge

WSH Relief Pitcher #44

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Nationals optioned RHP Jackson Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester.

Rutledge was lit up for seven runs over 1 1/3 innings during Monday’s blowout loss to the Pirates, earning a ticket right back to the minors after his season debut. The 27-year-old righty will be back once Washington needs a fresh bullpen arm, but he’s going to spend some time back at the Triple-A level for now.
CJ Abrams

WSH Shortstop #5

CJ Abrams went 1-for-2 with a solo homer during Monday’s one-sided loss to the Pirates.

Abrams opened the scoring with a first-inning solo shot against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, sending a fly ball into the right-field seats for his fifth round-tripper of the year already. The 25-year-old speedster is off to a phenomenal start at the dish, hitting .327 (18-for-55) with five homers, 17 RBI and four steals through 15 games.
Cade Cavalli

WSH Starting Pitcher #24

Cade Cavalli was shelled for four runs over 1 1/3 innings on Monday in a loss to the Pirates.

Cavalli melted down in spectacular fashion during the second inning of this one when he issued a bases-loaded walk to Oneil Cruz before surrendering back-to-back run-scoring hits to Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds. He was mercifully lifted by Nationals manager Blake Butera and was bailed out from any further damage by reliever Paxton Schultz. The 27-year-old righty holds a lackluster 4.60 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 13/12 K/BB ratio across 15 2/3 innings over four starts. He’s talented enough to make a fantasy impact in deeper formats, but the results haven’t been there so far. He’ll attempt to rebound when he faces the Giants on Saturday to close out a two-start week.
Ken Waldichuk

WSH Starting Pitcher #52

Ken Waldichuk (forearm) will receive a second opinion after being recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Waldichuk hit the injured list after exiting Sunday’s appearance against the Brewers with forearm tightness. The 28-year-old southpaw presumably underwent an MRI that revealed UCL damage in his elbow. It’s possible he’ll opt for the rest and rehabilitation route, but surgery sounds like an inevitability here.
Brady House

WSH 3rd Baseman #12

Brady House is on the bench for Monday’s series opener against the Pirates.

House is still striking out nearly 30 percent of the time and has just two homers and six RBI though 15 games. He’ll take a seat with José Tena getting a look at DH and Jorbit Vivas at the hot corner for the second straight game. The 22-year-old’s fantasy appeal is almost nonexistent at the moment.
Jackson Rutledge

WSH Relief Pitcher #44

Nationals recalled RHP Jackson Rutledge from Triple-A Rochester.

Rutledge is off to a rough start in Triple-A, allowing three runs on four hits in five innings with a 1/5 K/BB ratio. His stay up in the big leagues may not be an overly long one.
Orlando Ribalta

WSH Relief Pitcher #64

Nationals recalled RHP Orlando Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester.

The 28-year-old has allowed two runs on three hits in 5 1/3 innings in Triple-A with a 6/1 K/BB ratio. He has a 7.81 career ERA in 27 2/3 innings and will look to bring that down this season.
Ken Waldichuk

WSH Starting Pitcher #52

Nationals placed LHP Ken Waldichuk on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness.

Waldichuk left Sunday’s game with an injury and appeared to be in real pain. A forearm diagnosis could sometimes be a precursor to Tommy John surgery, so the Nationals will hope for the best after some time to rest.
Cole Henry

WSH Relief Pitcher #99

Nationals placed RHP Cole Henry on the 15-day injured list with a right rotator cuff strain.

Henry had a rough start to the season, and perhaps this explains it. No word yet on how long the 26-year-old will be out, but a rotator cuff strain is never great news for a pitcher.
James Wood

WSH Left Fielder #29

James Wood delivered his fifth homer and walked twice Sunday in the Nationals’ 8-6 win over the Brewers.

The shot to right off Brandon Woodruff was his first pulled homer of the year. He’d previously hit two to straightaway center and two to left-center. It’d be nice if he could go the short way more often, but no one is complaining while he’s hitting .274/.392/.613.