JOAN ADON NEWS

Nationals' bullpen delivers after Joan Adon's early exit due to injury Dave Martinez's plan for a six-man rotation could be jeopardy not long after he announced it after Adon left after three innings with a leg...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Dealing with leg cramps Adon was removed from Friday's start against the Athletics because of cramping in both legs, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact It's unfortunate timing as Adon was making his second start since joining the Nationals' rotation, but it sounds like he should be able to take his next turn. The right-hander was charged with two runs on two hits and two walks before being pulled.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leg cramps end start early for Nationals pitcher Joan Adon

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joan Adon departed against the Oakland Athletics with cramping in both legs before the start of the fourth inning

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with undisclosed injury Adon was removed from Friday's start against the Athletics with an undisclosed injury, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact It's not clear what happened with the right-hander, but he was examined after warming up prior to the fourth inning before walking off the field and into the clubhouse. Adon allowed two runs on two hits and two walks before departing. He recorded three strikeouts.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially joining rotation Nationals manager Dave Martinez confirmed Wednesday that Adon will have a permanent spot in the rotation down the stretch, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Washington is going to roll with a six-man rotation the rest of the way, or at least attempt to, in order to manage the workloads of young starters MacKenzie Gore, Josiah Gray and Jake Irvin. Adon looked pretty sharp in his last start Saturday versus the Reds, tallying seven strikeouts with no walks over six innings. He was charged with three earned runs in the final frame after retiring the first 17 batters he faced.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain with Nationals Manager Dave Martinez, according to Andrew Golden of The Washington Post, said after Saturday's victory over the Reds, in which Adon retired the first 17 batters he faced and picke...

Impact Adon started Saturday and wound up allowing three earned runs over 6.0 innings, but he also gave up just three hits and posted a 7:0 K:BB, and that was good enough to keep him with the big club for the time being. It remains to be seen, though, if he will start next time through the rotation or shift to the bullpen.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals beat Reds again as Joan Adon takes perfect game into sixth The right-hander, called up from Class AAA earlier in the day after a 2022 that could generously be called uninspiring, dominated the Reds f...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nats extend Reds' slump behind Joan Adon's near-perfect start Spot starter Joan Adon was perfect over five innings and retired the first 17 batters to lead the visiting Washington Nationals past the Cin...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Adon retires first 17 batters as the Nationals send the sloppy Reds to their 5th straight loss, 7-3

Joan Adon retired his first 17 batters and the Washington Nationals beat the sloppy Cincinnati Reds 7-3, handing them their fifth consecutive defeat

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up for Saturday's start Adon was recalled from Triple-A Rochester ahead of his start against the Reds on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old is making a spot start Saturday with Trevor Williams (personal) on the bereavement list. Adon had a 7.10 ERA over 64.2 innings for the Nationals last season but has spent most of 2023 at Rochester, where he has a 4.62 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 80:40 K:BB in 17 starts.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws spot start Saturday Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Adon will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester to start Saturday's game in Cincinnati, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Adon will likely just be getting a spot start for the big club as he steps into the rotation as a replacement for Trevor Williams (personal), who remains on the bereavement list. The 24-year-old has made two relief appearances at the big-league level in 2023 but has otherwise spent the entire campaign as a member of the rotation in Rochester, where he's accrued a 4.62 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 80:40 K:BB in 87.2 innings. He was one of the majors' worst-performing pitchers during his 14-start run in the Washington rotation in 2022, going 1-12 with a 7.10 ERA in 64.2 innings.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Adon was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After being called up July 7, Adon will return to Triple-A, having allowed three runs on three hits, including two homers, over two appearances with the Nationals while a member of the major-league bullpen. Patrick Corbin was activated from the paternity list Monday and will replace Adon on Washington's roster.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Rochester The Nationals recalled Adon from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Adon hasn't been spectacular in Triple-A with a 4.81 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 76.2 innings, but he'll be called upon to bolster Washington's pitching staff. Adon has been used almost exclusively as a starter throughout his career, though it's unclear whether or not the Nationals plan on using him in a multi-inning relief role. Joe La Sorsa was optioned to Rochester in a corresponding move.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bypassed for call-up Adon remains on the Nationals' taxi squad but won't be formally called up from Triple-A Rochester to serve as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader with the Mets, Andrew Golden of...

Impact Shortly after Saturday's game was suspended, manager Dave Martinez suggested that Adon would be promoted to the big club once the Nationals and Mets completed the resumed game Sunday. Instead, the Nationals will designate Cory Abbott as the 27th man ahead of the second game of the day, perhaps due to the fact that he's outperformed Adon at the Triple-A level this season. Expect Adon to return to Rochester to make his next turn through the Triple-A rotation later on in the upcoming week.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be 27th man against Mets Nationals manager Dave Martinez told reporters that Adon will be the 27th player on the roster for Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.co...

Impact Adon will come up from Triple-A for the twin billing against the Mets after Saturday's game against New York was postponed. Adon will only be eligible for the second game, and he will provide some multi-inning insurance with Jake Irvin starting. The Nationals have not announced who will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How quickly can baseball fates change? Ask Joan Adon. Joan Adon was the lone player on Washington's 40-man roster who was optioned to Class AAA Rochester on Tuesday.

MARCH 10, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nationals' first round of spring training cuts include pitcher Joan Adon Adon catapulted himself into Washington’s starting rotation last season but finished the year with a 7.10 ERA.

MARCH 7, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Adon to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Adon posted a dreadful 7.10 ERA over 14 starts for the Nationals last season and wasn't viewed as a serious candidate for the Opening Day rotation. The right-hander has displayed plenty of bat-missing ability on the farm but still needs to fine-tune some things before getting another look in the majors.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto trade: Why Nationals dealt a franchise icon

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AUGUST 2, 2022

Braves pound 3 HRs, send Nationals to eighth straight loss

Austin Riley, Orlando Arcia and Adam Duvall homered as the Atlanta Braves beat Washington 8-4 Friday night, sending the Nationals to their eighth straight loss

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riley hits RBI single in 12th, surging Braves top Nationals

Austin Riley hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and a winning single in the 12th, lifting the surging Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dispatched to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Adon to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Adon will head back to the minors after he picked up his MLB-leading 12th loss of the season Thursday, when he was charged with four earned runs on six hits and three walks over four innings against the Phillies. The Nationals activated reliever Hunter Harvey (forearm) from the 60-day injured list to take over Adon's spot on the 26-man active roster, but the team will still need to find a pitcher to replace Adon in the rotation when his next turn comes up in Saturday's game versus Atlanta.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another loss Adon (1-12) took the loss Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over four innings against the Phillies. He struck out five.

Impact Adon was recalled from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Thursday's game and made his second start at the MLB level since June 7. However, the rookie right-hander continues to struggle and has allowed at least four runs in three consecutive starts. Across 64.2 innings, Adon sports a 7.10 ERA with a 55:39 K:BB.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hall homers, drives in 2, Phillies take series from Nats

Darick Hall homered, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-3

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up for Thursday's start Adon was recalled from Triple-A Rochester and will start Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact Adon was previously announced as the starter for Thursday's contest, and he's now officially been added to the big-league roster. The rookie right-hander was demoted in early June but returned quickly for a spot start June 17, and he gave up four runs across five innings versus Philadelphia. Overall this year Adon has a 6.97 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 50:36 K:BB over 60.2 innings.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE