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Seeing heavy workload early Salazar has appeared in three of the Nationals' first five games this season, allowing one run on six hits and a walk in three innings. He has yet to strike out a batter.

Impact The 26-year-old righty is filling a low-leverage role in the Washington bullpen, but that's resulted in frequent usage with the team off to a 1-4 start and having been out-scored 28-14 in the four losses. Salazar split last season between the Dodgers and Nats, posting a 2.87 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 27:14 K:BB in 29.1 innings with three holds in 26 appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins bullpen The Nationals recalled Salazar from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Salazar was just optioned Tuesday but is eligible to return since he's replacing an injured player in Jordan Weems (lower leg). He'll operate in low-leverage situations.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Salazar to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He is clearing out to make room for DJ Herz, who will start Tuesday's game against the Padres. Salazar had one two-inning scoreless appearance out of the bullpen during his brief stint on the Nationals' active roster.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league roster The Nationals recalled Salazar from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Washington claimed Salazar off waivers from Seattle on June 13 and are giving him an opportunity with the big-league club a month later. The righty reliever has posted an excellent 0.84 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 10.2 frames with Rochester since joining the Nationals organization. Pitcher Jackson Rutledge was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Nats The Nationals claimed Salazar off waivers from the Mariners on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Salazar will remain in the minor leagues as he switches organizations for the second time this season, but he will still hold a 40-man roster spot. The 26-year-old righty has pitched two scoreless innings in the majors this year with the Dodgers, though he has struggled to a 5.59 ERA and 1.76 WHIP through 37 Triple-A innings.

JUNE 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners claim RHP Eduardo Salazar off waivers The Seattle Mariners claimed right-hander Eduardo Salazar off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, while left-hander Sammy Pera...

MAY 23, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Designated for assignment Salazar was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, and he'll now be placed on waivers after being dropped from the Dodgers' 40-man roster. If he goes unclaimed, he'll likely remain with Oklahoma City. The Dodgers acquired reliever Yohan Ramirez via trade from the Mets on Monday, and he'll replace Salazar on the 40-man roster and join the Dodgers ahead of their three-game series with the Diamondbacks.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from OKC The Dodgers recalled Salazar from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Through seven starts at Triple-A, Salazar has posted a 5.61 ERA and 1.78 WHIP across 33.2 innings. Although he's been used exclusively as a starter in the minors this season, he will come out of the bullpen for the Dodgers, giving the team depth during its bullpen game Wednesday against the Giants. Gus Varland was optioned to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Salazar cleared waivers Sunday and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Salazar was optioned to Triple-A in early July and lost his spot on the 40-man roster after putting up an 8.24 ERA and 2.40 WHIP through 19.2 innings. Barring a dramatic turnaround in Louisville, there is not much of a chance for Salazar to return to the majors this season.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Reds designated Salazar for assignment on Friday.

Impact Salazar had been playing in Triple-A Louisville since he was optioned July 2. Triple-A and the majors have been a struggle for him. In Louisville, the 25-year-old had a lofty 8.24 earned run average in 19.2 innings pitched. In the majors, the reliever had a 8.03 ERA in 12.1 innings of work.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Reds optioned Salazar to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Salazar tossed two innings and 36 pitches out of the bullpen in Saturday's 12-5 loss to the Padres and likely wasn't going to be available for at least a couple days, so the Reds elected to deactivate him in favor of a fresh arm in Derek Law (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. During his most recent stay in the big leagues, Salazar worked three innings between two appearances and was charged with five earned runs while allowing nine baserunners.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club The Reds recalled Salazar from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Cincinnati optioned right-hander Levi Stoudt to Triple-A to clear a spot on the active roster for Salazar, who should provide aid to an overtaxed Cincinnati bullpen that covered 16.2 innings during this past weekend's series with Atlanta. Salazar has previously made six relief appearances with Cincinnati, pitching to a 5.79 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 9.1 innings.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Salazar will head to Louisville after he allowed six runs on 12 hits and three walks while striking out five batters over 9.1 innings in six appearances with the Reds after having his contract selected May 24. Joel Kuhnel was called up Friday and will replace him on the major-league roster.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB roster Cincinnati selected Salazar's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Salazar signed with the Reds out of Venezuela in 2017 and had been enjoying a breakout season so far in the minors, working to a 0.51 ERA and 25:3 K:BB in 17.2 innings of relief between Double-A and Triple-A. The 25-year-old right-hander will be making his MLB debut when he first appears out of the Cincinnati bullpen.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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