JULY 14 • MLB.COM
HUNTER HARVEY #56 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
2-4 W-L •
1.32 WHIP •
4.44 ERA
2-4 W-L
1.32 WHIP
4.44 ERA
Royals add reliever Harvey in trade with Nationals The Royals on Saturday acquired right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey from the Nationals in exchange for Minor League infielder Cayden Wallace...
Dealt to Kansas City The Nationals traded Harvey to the Royals on Saturday in exchange for minor-league infielder Cayden Wallace.
Impact Harvey was excellent to start the 2024 season, recording a 2.15 ERA and 34 strikeouts across 29.1 innings before June, but has struggled since. He's surrendered a run in seven of 16 appearances since June 1, falling to a 8.04 ERA during that stretch. The 29-year-old has 26 holds this season and should settle into a low-leverage role with Kansas City.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles continue Monday Harvey (2-4) took the loss Monday against the Mets, surrendering five runs (four earned) on three hits over two-thirds of an inning as the Nationals fell 9-7 in 10 innings.
Impact The final frame was a disaster for Harvey and the Nats -- after the right-hander hit Harrison Bader with a pitch, J.D. Martinez crushed a splitter over the heart of the plate for a three-run shot before extra-base hits by Tyrone Taylor and Francisco Alvarez chased Harvey from the game. The normally reliable set-up man has been tagged for eight earned runs in his last four appearances, and his ERA has more than doubled over the last month, going from 2.08 after an appearance June 2 to 4.24 following Monday's outing.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Benches clear after Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz jaws with Jurickson Profar
A wild scene unfolded when the Nationals and Padres benches cleared in the first inning after Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz jawed at San Diego’s Jurickson Profar and put a hand o...JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jurickson Profar's 2-run, 2-out single in the 10th inning gives the Padres a 7-6 win over the Nats
Jurickson Profar’s two-run, bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a wild 7-6 victory over the Washington NationalsJUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcell Ozuna's NL-leading 18th home run helps Braves rally past Nationals, 5-2
Austin Riley hit a go-ahead RBI single and Marcell Ozuna followed with a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves scored three runs in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-2 victory over...JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up 16th hold Harvey gave up a hit and struck out three over 1.1 scoreless innings Wednesday to record his 16th hold of the season in a win over Atlanta.
Impact The 29-year-old righty is second in the majors in holds behind the Cardinals' JoJo Romero, who has 18. Harvey has stayed healthy so far in 2024 and produced dominant numbers with a 2.22 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB through 28.1 innings, but he has yet to pick up a save due to Kyle Finnegan also remaining sharp as the Nationals' closer.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Mateo's go-ahead hit in 12th helps Orioles survive Kimbrel's blown save, beat Nats and avoid sweep
Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-...MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eddie Rosario hits 2-run HR in 7th to help Nationals outlast Blue Jays 11-8
Eddie Rosario’s two-run homer in the seventh inning broke an 8-8 tie and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-8MAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eddie Rosario's sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6
Eddie Rosario capped a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Alexis Díaz with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects 10th save Harvey picked up the save Friday in Miami, allowing one hit and striking out one to preserve a 7-4 win.
Impact Kyle Finnegan could have been unavailable after throwing 31 pitches to notch a save Thursday versus the Yankees. Harvey was handed the ball and converted the save without a sweat, retiring three straight after a leadoff single. It's Harvey's 10th save of the season but his first since coming off the injured list earlier this month following an elbow injury. He's looked sharp, spinning seven scoreless frames with an 8:1 K:BB. Finnegan has also been terrific and is probably still the favorite for saves down the stretch, but Harvey has been the Nats' best reliever when healthy and might also be in the mix.
AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up hold Thursday Harvey gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning Thursday to record his 12th save of the season in a win over the Red Sox.
Impact Making his second appearance since being activated from the injured list earlier in the week, Harvey handled setup duties while Kyle Finnegan continues to close for the Nationals. With Finnegan having converted eight straight save chances over the last month or so, Harvey may not work back into the ninth-inning mix down the stretch, but his 2.98 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB through 42.1 innings on the season still give him fantasy value in deeper formats.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals activate RHP Hunter Harvey from IL The Washington Nationals activated right-hander Hunter Harvey from the injured list Tuesday after the reliever spent four weeks on the injur...
AUGUST 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Activated from injured list Harvey (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Harvey will return to the Nationals' bullpen ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Red Sox after missing about four weeks with a right elbow strain. He'll probably operate mostly as a setup man down the stretch with Kyle Finnegan continuing to flourish in the closer role.
AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Return imminent Harvey (elbow) could be activated this upcoming week without needing a rehab assignment, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Harvey threw a bullpen session Sunday, which apparently went well enough that he could be activated early this upcoming week. While it's great news that Harvey is nearly ready to return, Kyle Finnegan has been excellent for the Nationals of late -- he has a 12-game scoreless streak going with seven saves since July 17. Harvey may return to a setup role or a share of the ninth-inning work.
AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will throw to live hitters Harvey (elbow) is set to throw to live hitters Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The Nationals have been without their go-to ninth inning reliever for close to a month. Harvey was sent to the 15-day injured list on July 17 with a right elbow strain. When he faces live hitting Friday, he will pitch for three outs or between 20-25 pitches as he nears a return.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals place RHP Hunter Harvey on injured list with elbow strain
The Washington Nationals have placed reliever Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strainJULY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nats place RHP Hunter Harvey on IL, claim RHP Roddery Munoz The Washington Nationals moved right-handed pitcher Hunter Harvey to the 15-day injured list amid a flurry of pitching staff transactions on...
JULY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Placed on 15-day IL Harvey (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Harvey felt soreness in hit right forearm and triceps Saturday and will now be unavailable for at least 15 days and he's set to undergo additional imaging on his throwing arm in the near future. For the time being, Kyle Finnegan will likely operate as Washington's preferred ninth-inning option out of the bullpen while left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to replace Harvey on the major-league roster.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nats expect to put Hunter Harvey on injured list with forearm soreness The closer, a possible trade deadline target, has a 3.12 ERA and nine saves.
JULY 16, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Likely heading to injured list Harvey (forearm) will undergo an MRI on Monday and will likely require a trip to the injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Harvey felt soreness in his right forearm and triceps Saturday and underwent X-rays that came back negative. However, he'll return to Washington, D.C. for further imaging. The right-hander has an extensive injury history, so he'll likely have a few weeks to rest regardless of the results of Monday's tests.
JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Battling forearm, triceps soreness Harvey felt soreness in his right forearm and triceps Saturday, but X-rays came back negative, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Initial tests didn't reveal anything concerning, but Dougherty suggests the Nationals will be "super, super careful" with Harvey given his extensive injury history. Harvey has emerged as the preferred endgamer for manager Davey Martinez in recent weeks. The skipper may have to turn back to Kyle Finnegan in the ninth until Harvey shows he's fully past this latest issue.
JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs eighth save Harvey picked up the save Sunday, setting the Phillies down in order to seal a 5-4 win.
Impact Harvey seems to have a firm grasp on the closing job in Washington now, as Kyle Finnegan pitched the eighth inning Sunday. The 28-year-old Harvey has delivered seven straight scoreless appearances (6.1 innings), allowing just two hits while punching out six in that span. He's now 8-for-13 in save chances with a 3.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB through 37 innings this season.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Collects seventh save Harvey picked up the save Friday against Philadelphia, striking out two over a perfect inning.
Impact Harvey appears to have surpassed Kyle Finnegan as Washington's top closer, as the former has secured four straight saves while the latter hasn't had a save opportunity since blowing three straight in early June. Harvey hasn't allowed a run over his last six appearances (5.1 innings) and sports a solid 6:1 K:BB during that stretch. Overall, he's 7-for-12 in save chances and sports a 3.25 ERA and 1.03 WHIP.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Collects sixth save Harvey picked up the save Wednesday against the Mariners, striking out two over one scoreless inning.
Impact Harvey entered the game with a three-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and immediately took care of business, striking out Teoscar Hernandez to open the frame before getting Cal Raleigh to go down swinging to close things out. The right-hander did basically all of his work with his four-seamer and has now converted each of his last three save opportunities. He also has not allowed a run over his last five appearances.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
