2 DAYS AGO • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
JOSE A. FERRER #47 - PITCHER - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
0-2 W-L •
1.94 WHIP •
6.35 ERA
0-2 W-L
1.94 WHIP
6.35 ERA
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Nats reliever Jose A. Ferrer, affable and unshakable, has a sky-high ceiling “Nothing seems to really rattle him,” Nationals Manager Dave Martinez said of Ferrer, a 25-year-old reliever for Washington.
MARCH 6 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Competition at closer Ferrer and Jorge Lopez may no longer be the leading closer candidates for Washington after Kyle Finnegan re-signed Wednesday on a one-year, $6 million contract, Jesse Rogers of ESP...
Impact Finnegan recorded 38 saves as the Nationals closer last year but had a 3.68 ERA and 1.34 WHIP, leading to him being non-tendered in November. Ferrer had a 3.38 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB across 32 innings last season and was named a candidate to close -- along with Lopez -- by manager Dave Martinez early in spring training. The return of Finnegan could push Ferrer and Lopez down the pecking order for saves.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Could factor into closing picture Manager Dave Martinez said earlier this week that Ferrer remains a candidate to save games for the Nationals along with Jorge Lopez, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. "As I...
Impact The back end of the Washington bullpen is in flux heading into Opening Day, after the Nationals elected to non-tender Kyle Finnegan in November coming off a 38-save season. Washington brought in Lopez over the winter on a one-year, $3 million deal, and based on Martinez's comments, Lopez -- who saved 23 games in 2022 between stops with the Orioles and Twins -- looks to be the preferred option in what could be a two-pronged approach at closer. Ferrer, meanwhile, has just one career save to his name, but he was one of Washington's top relievers in 2024 with a 3.38 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB in 32 innings. As the southpaw option of the two relievers, Ferrer could be the choice over Lopez for save situations that arise when the Nationals face lefty-heavy lineups in the ninth inning.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up save Ferrer picked up the save Sunday against Miami, allowing one run on two hits across one inning with no strikeouts.
Impact Kyle Finnegan pitched in two straight games before Sunday's contest, resulting in Ferrer handling ninth-inning work. It was Ferrer's first save of the 2024 season, and he has a 3.65 ERA across 24.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins bullpen The Nationals activated Ferrer (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ferrer has been out all season with a strain of the teres major muscle in his left shoulder but came out of an eight-appearance rehab stint well enough to convince the Nationals he was ready. He will give the team a second left-hander in the bullpen, something they have not had all season until now.
JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab moved to Double-A The Nationals transferred Ferrer's (shoulder) rehab assignment to Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ferrer appeared in one game in the Florida Complex League, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter in 1.1 innings. He'll now join Harrisburg to continue rehabbing against some tougher competition, though it's still unclear whether he'll report to the Nationals or Triple-A Rochester once he's activated off the 60-day IL.
JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Looks sharp in live BP Ferrer struck out all four of the batters he faced during a live throwing session Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Ferrer was cleared to face live hitters June 14 and is presumably close to a minor-league rehab assignment following an impressive showing Monday. However, the club has yet to reveal an exact timetable for the southpaw's return from the 60-day injured list.
JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to 60-day IL The Nationals placed Ferrer (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Impact The 24-year-old has been shut down from throwing since March 15 due to a strain of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder, and he'll be sidelined for at least the first two months of the season. Ferrer is nearly halfway through his initial three-week shutdown, so he could resume throwing in early April if his shoulder checks out fine.
MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Collects first MLB win Ferrer (1-0) picked up the win Tuesday against the Rockies, allowing one run on three hits over 1.2 innings of relief. He struck out two without walking a batter.
Impact The southpaw wasn't exactly dominant, but he was the pitcher of record when the Nationals mounted a four-run comeback in the bottom of the eighth inning. Ferrer has been tagged for runs in four of his last six appearances and now has a bloated 5.59 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in his first 9.2 big-league innings.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially promoted The Nationals recalled Ferrer from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.
Impact The 23-year-old southpaw holds a 3.83 ERA and 1.55 WHIP alongside a 33:20 K:BB across 40 innings in Triple-A this season, and he'll be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. He figures to begin his career in middle-relief, but that could change depending on what the Nationals decide to do at the trade deadline. Patrick Corbin was placed on the bereavement list in a corresponding move.
JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
To be called up Friday Ferrer will be called up by the Nationals on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Ferrer has struggled with his command this summer at Triple-A Rochester, but the 23-year-old relief prospect owns a 3.04 ERA with 235 strikeouts in 192.2 career minor-league innings. He'll probably slide into a middle relief role initially but could see high-leverage opportunities after the Nats shed parts at the August 1 trade deadline.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned out to Triple-A Ferrer was optioned to Triple-A Rochester by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post reports.
Impact Ferrer had put together a strong spring and was said to be making a push for the Opening Day roster, but the Nats will give him a little more development time in the minors. The 23-year-old registered an encouraging 2.48 ERA and 78:11 K:BB in 65.1 innings last season between Low-A, High-A and Double-A ball.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Making push for roster spot Ferrer could open the season in the Nationals' bullpen, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The 23-year-old left-hander has yet to pitch above Double-A, but Ferrer was added to the 40-man roster in the offseason to protect him from the Rule 5 draft and has a 3:1 K:BB through 3.2 spring innings while seeing work early in Grapefruit League games in order to face big-league hitters. The Nationals don't have many healthy lefty relief options left in camp -- Ferrer's current competition is down to journeyman Anthony Banda and fellow relief prospect Matt Cronin -- and while Sean Doolittle (elbow) should be in the mix at some point, Ferrer seems as though he's done enough in camp to win a spot. He offers a fastball that's touched 97 mph along with a changeup and slider, and with Kyle Finnegan potentially headed for a high-leverage fireman role rather than being locked into the ninth inning as a traditional closer, whoever Washington's top bullpen lefty is could see some matchup-dependent save opportunities.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
