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Called up by Washington The Nationals selected La Sorsa's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Impact La Sorsa was claimed by the Nationals in June of 2023 after being waived by the Rays. He started 2024 in Triple-A, and across 42 outings in the minors this season, La Sorsa has posted a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 41:11 K:BB across 56 innings. He'll operate out of the bullpen with Derek Law placed on the 15-day injured list due to a flexor strain in his right elbow.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact La Sorsa, 25, has posted a 5.02 ERA and 24:8 K:BB in his first 28.2 major-league innings this season between Tampa Bay and Washington. He'll give the Nats another left-handed relief option as they play out the string.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A La Sorsa was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact La Sorsa holds a 5.02 ERA and 24:8 K:BB over 28.2 innings this season for the Rays and Nationals. He's being sent out to make room for Thaddeus Ward's return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Nationals recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact With MacKenzie Gore (finger) headed for the injured list, La Sorsa will come up from the minors to give Washington's bullpen some extra depth. La Sorsa holds a 6.98 ERA through 19.1 innings since joining the Nationals in June, and he will likely be limited to low-leverage outings while with the major-league club.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Rochester Washington optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact La Sorsa has posted a rough 6.98 ERA in 19.1 innings of relief this season at the major-league level and will head back to the farm as starter MacKenzie Gore returns from bereavement leave.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Washington The Nationals recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact La Sorsa will come up from the minors to fill MacKenzie Gore's spot on the roster after Gore was placed on the bereavement list Thursday. The 25-year-old lefty has put up a 5.66 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 20.2 innings in the majors and will simply add depth to the Nats' bullpen while Gore is out.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Rochester Washington optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hunter Harvey (elbow) is back from the injured list in a corresponding roster move. La Sorsa has allowed 12 earned runs in 16.1 innings of work this season with the Nationals.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first big-league win La Sorsa (1-0) picked up the win in Sunday's come-from-behind victory over the A's, giving up one hit and striking out four over two scoreless innings.

Impact The 25-year-old southpaw entered the game in a low-leverage situation in the eighth with the Nationals down 7-2, but a six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth handed him his first win in the majors. La Sorsa has been scored upon only once in 10 appearances since the All-Star break, posting a 2.92 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB through 12.1 innings over that stretch, but his usage puts a firm cap on any potential fantasy utility he might have.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues La Sorsa was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact La Sorsa was sent down to Rochester on July 7, but he'll rejoin Washington's bullpen ahead of the team's three-game series against the Cubs on the road. The left-hander will replace Hunter Harvey (forearm) on the Nationals' major-league roster after Harvey was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. La Sorsa has produced a bloated 18.00 ERA and 3.25 WHIP with four strikeouts over four innings in five relief appearances with Washington this season.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Nationals optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact La Sorsa was lit up for four runs on six hits and two walks over two innings during his last appearance Wednesday against the Reds. As a result, he'll head back to the minors in order to right the ship. Joan Adon was promoted to Washington in a corresponding move.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to big leagues The Nationals recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact He'll be joining the big-league bullpen as a replacement for Carl Edwards, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. La Sorsa made a pair of relief appearances in the majors with the Rays earlier this season, but he'll be joining the Nationals for the first time since Washington claimed him off waivers June 8.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed off waivers by Nats The Nationals claimed La Sorsa off waivers from the Rays on Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact La Sorsa was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay last weekend after making two relief appearances -- his first career appearances at the major-league level. The 25-year-old left-hander will report to the Nats' Triple-A affiliate in Rochester.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion official The Rays selected LaSorsa's contract from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact In order to clear room for LaSorsa on the 40-man roster and the 26-man active roster, the Rays designated right-hander Chris Muller for assignment and optioned right-hander Trevor Kelley to Triple-A. Over his nine outings (three starts) with Durham this season spanning 21 innings, LaSorsa pitched to a 3.86 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB. He should work as a multi-inning option while he's up with the Rays.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE