JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nationals send closer Brad Hand to Blue Jays for Triple-A prospect: Source Hand has a 3.59 ERA this season to go with a 5-5 record. The LHP has thrown 42 strikeouts over 42.2 innings pitched. Hand, 31, previously pi...
Traded to Blue Jays Hand was traded from the Nationals to the Blue Jays in exchange for catcher Riley Adams on Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Hand converted 21 of his 26 save opportunities to begin the year, with three of those blown saves coming in his last six appearances, and he's recorded a 3.59 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 42.2 innings this season. The Blue Jays have shuffled through several closers this year, and while a change of scenery could help the southpaw turn things around, there's no guarantee he will displace Jordan Romano in the ninth-inning role, particularly given Hand's 7.88 ERA in July.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Secures 21st save Hand had a strikeout and didn't allow a hit or walk during a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Phillies.
Impact A throwing error put a runner on second base to start the frame, but Hand quickly retired the next three batters on only seven pitches to break a streak of two straight blown saves. The veteran lefty entered Tuesday's contest with seven earned runs allowed in five appearances since the All-Star break, so it was a welcome sight to see him deliver a clean ninth inning. He's 21-for-26 in save opportunities this season and has a 3.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 42:18 K:BB across 42.2 innings.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nats beat Phillies 6-4 after Turner leaves because of COVID
Trea Turner singled and scored in the first inning for the Washington Nationals before being pulled from their 6-4 win over Philadelphia because of a positive COVID-19 testJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moore expected to start for the Phillies against the Nationals
The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Tuesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Matt MooreJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealt third straight loss Hand (5-5) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out the only batter he retired as he took the loss versus Philadelphia on Monday.
Impact Monday marked Hand's third straight loss and second consecutive blown save. The southpaw allowed a double to Jean Segura and walked Bryce Harper before Andrew McCutchen hit a walkoff home run. Hand is now 20-for-25 in save chances with a 3.67 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 41:18 K:BB through 41.2 innings. If his struggles continue much longer, Daniel Hudson could begin to work his way into a share of the closer role. Hudson allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to earn his 15th hold Monday before Hand's meltdown.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McCutchen's 3-run HR in 9th gives Phillies 6-5 win over Nats
Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the sinking Washington NationalsJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A sweep in Baltimore leaves the Nationals in a tailspin as the trade deadline creeps closer Brad Hand's ninth-inning struggles handed Washington its fourth straight loss and dropped it eight games back in the National League East.
JULY 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Charged with another loss Hand (5-4) allowed two runs on one hit and one walk in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Orioles on Sunday.
Impact Hand entered Sunday's game in the bottom of the ninth inning to preserve a one-run lead, but he hit Maikel Franco in a two-strike count to lead off the frame before giving up two runs as he failed to convert on his save chance. The southpaw earned a win and picked up a save in his first two outings after the All-Star break, but he's allowed four runs (three earned) in 2.1 innings across his last two appearances, and he's been charged with back-to-back losses.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brad Hand's blown save gives Orioles sweep of Nationals The Nationals held a one-run lead entering the ninth, but Brad Hand couldn’t shut the door, making Washington’s pre-trade deadline outlook a...
JULY 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Orioles complete three-game sweep of Nationals with 5-4 win
Ryan McKenna scored on a grounder by Ramon Urías for the winning run as the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 5-4 victoryJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss Wednesday Hand (5-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out none across two innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Marlins.
Impact Hand was called upon to to keep the game tied at one in the ninth inning, and he did so without allowing a baserunner. However, he ran into trouble in his second inning of work, walking a batter with one out before allowing a double and subsequent sacrifice fly to take the loss. Though his trouble came with the runner starting on second base in extra innings, Hand has now allowed three earned runs across his last 7.1 innings while also being tagged with a loss and a blown save in that span. Even so, he has a 2.63 ERA with a 40:16 K:BB across 41 innings on the season.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats
Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in 10 inning...JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up another save Hand recorded the save Tuesday against the Marlins after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, striking out one.
Impact Hand closed the door on a potential comeback attempt from the Marlins with a strong outing, as he needed just 14 pitches (nine strikes) to get the job done in the top of the ninth. The southpaw has been one of the best late-inning relievers this season and has gone 20-for-23 in save chances this year. He also owns a 2.54 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP and a 9.2 K/9 through 39 innings (37 appearances) on the season.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bell hits 100th career HR, Nats beat Marlins, 3rd win in row
Josh Bell hit his 100th career home run and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Miami Marlins 6-3 for their third straight winJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns fifth win Hand (5-2) allowed one run on one hit and three walks while striking out three in one inning to earn the win against the Padres on Sunday.
Impact Hand had some issues with command Sunday and only threw 16 of his 31 pitches for strikes. He was charged with the blown save after giving up the one-run lead in the top of the ninth, but he picked up his fifth win of the year after the Nationals came back in the bottom half of the frame. The southpaw has now recorded a 2.61 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 38 innings this year.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis ' Why Dave Martinez went with Sam Clay — not Brad Hand — vs. Padres “If we got the lead, Brad Hand’s coming in the game,” Martinez said after a crushing 9-8 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. “If...
JULY 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Secures 19th save Hand pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning while recording a strikeout to pick up his 19th save of the year in a 7-5 win over the Padres on Monday.
Impact Hand needed just 13 pitches to get through the heart of the Padres' order, and he struck out Wil Myers to end the game. The 31-year-old has now converted 16 straight save chances, and he's posted an excellent 2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB over 37 innings this season.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bell, Turner homer in Nationals' 7-5 win against Padres
Josh Bell hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and All-Star Trea Turner also connected for the Washington Nationals, who beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 to snap a four-game...JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pujols helps Dodgers to 7-game season sweep of Nationals
Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead single as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a seven-game season sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 5-1...JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surrenders homer in 18th save Hand gave up a solo home run and had a strikeout during the ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday versus Tampa Bay.
Impact Mike Zunino went deep to start the ninth inning, but thankfully Hand entered with a two-run cushion and quickly retired the next three batters. It was the first run allowed for the veteran lefty since June 9, which was a span of 10 appearances and 11 innings. Hand is 18-for-20 in save opportunities with a 2.60 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 34:12 K:BB across 34.2 innings this season.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ross scheduled to start as Washington hosts Tampa Bay
The Nationals will roll out Joe Ross to the mound Tuesday and the Rays plan to give Rich Hill the startJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches five-out save Hand struck out two over 1.2 perfect innings and earned a save over the Mets on Monday.
Impact Hand entered the game in the eighth inning after Justin Miller coughed up a pair of solo homers. The veteran southpaw had no issue finishing off the game and earning his 17th save of the season. He's converted his last 14 save chances and now owns a 2.41 ERA through 33.2 innings this season.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Escapes with 16th save Hand earned the save against the Phillies on Tuesday after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings. He allowed three hits while striking out one.
Impact Hand was called upon to finish off the eighth with two outs. The left-hander gave up a single to Bryce Harper before sending Andrew McCutchen down on strikes to end the inning. Upon re-entering in the ninth, Hand surrendered a leadoff double to Alex Bohm and hit Ronald Torreyes with a pitch. He then proceeded to load the bases by giving up a single to Matt Vierling before slamming the door. Despite the shaky outing, Hand has now earned five saves and a win across his last six appearances. The 31-year-old has pitched himself a solid season so far to the tune of a 2.61 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns 15th save of 2021 Hand struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Mets on Sunday.
Impact Hand capped off a dominant week Sunday, as he's now earned four saves and a win across his last five appearances dating back to Monday. The southpaw tossed five scoreless innings during that time, and he's now recorded a 2.73 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 29.2 innings this year.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
