ANDRÉS MACHADO NEWS

Contract selected by Washington Machado had his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester by the Nationals on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Machado will last appeared in a major-league contest in early June, but he will now return to the big-league bullpen. The right-hander owns an inflated 8.47 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with 12 strikeouts over 17 innings in 14 appearances with Washington this season. In order to make room for Machado on the 40-man roster, Victor Robles (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list while Amos Willingham was optioned to Triple-A to open a big-league spot.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Machado cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact While he no longer occupies a spot on the 40-man roster, Machado will remain in the Nationals organization. He's posted an 8.47 ERA at the major-league level this season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially DFA'd The Nationals designated Machado for assignment Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Machado was expected to lose his spot on the Nats' 40-man roster, and the promotion of Jordan Weems on Tuesday will officially force Machado off the team. The 30-year-old reliever hasn't found much success in the majors this season with an 8.47 ERA and 1.76 WHIP. However, he's performed much better in Triple-A which gives him a good chance at latching on with another organization.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to lose roster spot The Nationals are expected to designate Machado for assignment, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Nationals are off until Tuesday, so the team may wait another day before making the transaction official and adding a player to the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster in a corresponding move. The right-hander has struggled mightily over his 14 relief appearances for Washington in 2023, pitching to an 8.47 ERA and 1.76 WHIP across 17 innings.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from Triple-A The Nationals selected the contract of Machado from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Machado gives the Nationals a fresh arm in the bullpen and has pitched solidly in the International League with a 2.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 12.1 innings forged over 10 appearances. He should be an option in the middle innings for the Nationals while with the club.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to MiLB camp Machado was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Nationals on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Machado was attempting to win a spot in the Washington bullpen, but at least to begin 2023, he's going to head to the minors instead. The 29-year-old will likely operate out of the bullpen for Triple-A Rochester.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flashed heat in WBC Machado was touching 98 mph with his fastball while pitching for Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The 29-year-old right-hander is also out of minor-league options, which could give him a leg up on winning one of the final spots in the Nationals' bullpen. Machado also has a 5:0 K:BB through three scoreless innings in Grapefruit League play, so he's done just about everything he can this spring to earn a job. The Nats' bullpen is very unsettled behind Kyle Finnegan, so if Machado's stuff has taken a step forward this offseason, he could work his way into some high-leverage work before long.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Machado cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact He's lost his spot on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. Machado collected a 3.34 ERA in 59.1 innings last season for the Nationals.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Machado was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Machado recorded a 3.34 ERA in 59.1 innings last season, but the Nationals seemingly don't believe he'll repeat that figure. Both his 17.6 percent strikeout rate and 10.0 percent walk rate were poor, and his 4.51 FIP suggests he overachieved by more than a run. He posted similar numbers in 2021, managing a 3.53 ERA in 35.2 frames despite a 4.63 FIP, so it's possible another team will buy into him as a pitcher who can reliably outperform his peripherals, but it's unlikely he earns anything more than a lower-leverage role.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Friday Machado was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday.

Impact Machado has served mainly as a middle reliever for the Nationals this year, and he's posted a 4.57 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 43.1 innings over 38 appearances in the majors. However, he'll head to Rochester as part of a move to make room on the active roster for Tyler Clippard (groin) and Jake McGee.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Future Dodger? Juan Soto, lowly Nats cool off LA in 4-1 win

Juan Soto’s RBI triple capped a four-run fifth inning and the lowly Washington Nationals defeated the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright ties majors wins lead as Braves defeat Nationals, 5-4

Kyle Wright earned his 11th victory to tie the major league lead, and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4 in the opener of a four-game series

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Machado puts in the work for 9th straight scoreless appearance ATLANTA -- The last time Andres Machado faced the Braves out of the Nationals bullpen on June 14, he surrendered two runs in as many innings...

JULY 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hoskins' pinch-hit in 10th, Phils top Nats; 15 W in 17 games

Pinch-hitter Rhys Hoskins singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 for their 15th win in 17 games

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with major-league club Machado was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was sent down Friday but will rejoin the Nationals' bullpen a day later after Evan Lee (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Machado has made 17 relief appearances in the big leagues this year and has posted a 5.48 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 23 innings.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obstruction call helps Phils sweep Nats for 14th win in 16

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JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Friday Machado was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Impact Machado was called up by the Nationals in early June and posted a 5.59 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 9.2 innings over five relief appearances during his stint with the major-league club. The right-hander will head back to the minors after right-hander Cory Abbott was recalled Friday.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Machado was promoted from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Machado will return to the big leagues after being sent down Tuesday, filling in for Josh Rogers (shoulder) who was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. The right-hander has produced a 5.40 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 13.1 innings in 12 appearances with the Nationals this season.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Canha has 4 of Mets' 17 hits to rout Nats, 5th win in row

Mark Canha led off with the first of his four hits, Starling Marte followed with a homer against Patrick Corbin and the New York Mets rolled from there, totaling 17 hits in a 10-0...

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back to Triple-A Machado was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Machado appeared in each of the Nationals' last two games, allowing a combined five runs in 2.1 innings of work to raise his ERA to 5.40 on the year. He may continue to earn opportunities throughout the season but is unlikely to find himself in anything other than a low-leverage role.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals RHP Joe Ross to have Tommy John surgery

Nationals right-hander Joe Ross will have season-ending Tommy John surgery

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte, Plummer power Mets to 13-5 blowout against Nationals

Starling Marte and Nick Plummer each homered and finished with four RBIs as the New York Mets rode an early offensive outburst to a 13-5 rout of the Washington Nationals

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up as 27th man Machado was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Machado earned a spot on Washington's Opening Day roster this year and posted a 2.45 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 11 innings over 10 relief appearances in April. The right-hander will provide additional bullpen depth during Saturday's twin bill.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rats! With critter in grass, NL East-best Mets beat Nats 4-2

James McCann’s sacrifice fly drove in the go-ahead score during a three-run sixth inning, and Carlos Carrasco nearly got to the seventh again, helping the NL East-leading New York...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to minors The Nationals optioned Machado to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Washington will swap Machado off the 26-man active roster for another right-handed reliever in Carl Edwards, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Since breaking camp as a member of the bullpen, Machado has worked mostly in the middle innings for Washington while delivering a 2.45 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB across 11 frames.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE