PAOLO ESPINO NEWS

Espino expected to start as Nationals host the Phillies

The Nationals are expected to send Paolo Espino to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Chase Anderson the start

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays in rotation Espino is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact With the Nationals shipping out Max Scherzer and Jon Lester ahead of the trade deadline and with Stephen Strasburg (neck) done for the season, Espino looks like he'll have a clear path to a rotation spot for the final two months of the campaign. The 34-year-old right-hander has been a pleasant surprise for Washington over his eight starts to date, posting a 2.87 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in those outings.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to win column Espino (3-2) allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out six in 5.1 innings to earn the win against the Cubs on Friday.

Impact Espino stepped in on short notice Friday after Jon Lester was traded to St. Louis, and he was effective while lasting five innings in a third consecutive appearance. Although the Nationals didn't provide excessive run support in the 4-3 victory, the right-hander was still able to return to the win column for the first time since June 28. Espino has posted a 2.35 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 15.1 innings across his last three outings, and he tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Phillies on Wednesday.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago to visit Washington Saturday

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Saturday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will get the start

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals defeat Cubs 4-3 after both sell off at deadline

Josh Bell and Luis García homered, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to cap a day when both franchises completed trade deadline teardowns

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Espino is starting Friday's game against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The Nationals likely would have started Jon Lester on Friday, but Espino will step in after Lester was traded to the Cardinals. The right-hander has allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out nine in 10 innings across his last two outings.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in no-decision Espino allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six in five innings during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Espino struggled against the long ball early in Sunday's contest, as he gave up solo homers in the first, second and fourth innings. He hadn't given up more than one home run in any of his appearances earlier in the year, but his five-inning start against Baltimore matched his longest outing of the season. The right-hander has posted a 3.21 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 56 innings across 23 appearances (seven starts) in 2021. Espino could move back to the bullpen next week since Joe Ross (elbow) is slated to return Monday.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another start Espino will start Sunday's game against the Orioles, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Espino will stick in the Washington rotation for a second straight start and his seventh of the season overall while the Nationals await the returns of Joe Ross (elbow) and Stephen Strasburg (neck) from the injured list. Through his first six starts on the campaign, Espino has posted a 2.63 ERA across 27.1 innings.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Espino scheduled to start for Nationals at Orioles

The Orioles will roll out John Means to the mound Sunday and the Nationals will give Paolo Espino the start

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Harvey impressive again, Orioles beat Nationals 5-3

Matt Harvey allowed one hit in six scoreless innings in another outstanding performance and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the fading Washington Nationals 5-3

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No-decision Tuesday Espino didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Marlins after tossing five scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out three.

Impact Espino returned to the mound for this game despite a short three-day rest period, and that might have been the reason why he was lifted in the fifth inning despite carrying a scoreless outing through 73 pitches. The veteran right-hander has shifted between the rotation and the bullpen this season, and while this outing was certainly a step in the right direction, he still owns a 5.28 ERA through 15.1 innings across four appearances this month.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals survive a bullpen hiccup to beat Marlins for their third straight win Paolo Espino delivered five scoreless innings before Austin Voth struggled in the sixth. The offense answered, however, and then the bullpen...

JULY 21, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Bell hits 100th career HR, Nats beat Marlins, 3rd win in row

Josh Bell hit his 100th career home run and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Miami Marlins 6-3 for their third straight win

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Espino expected to start as Nationals host the Marlins

The Nationals will send Paolo Espino to the mound Tuesday and the Marlins will give Trevor Rogers the start

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lester, Soto power Nationals in 18-1 rout of Marlins

Jon Lester pitched seven scoreless innings and homered, Juan Soto hit two home runs and the Washington Nationals routed the Miami Marlins 18-1

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making start Tuesday Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Espino will start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Espino will be returning to the mound on three days' rest after tossing 2.1 innings and 51 pitches in long relief during Friday's 24-8 loss to the Padres. Because of the hefty workload out of the bullpen, Espino likely won't work deep into Tuesday's contest unless he's especially efficient with his pitch count. He could move to the bullpen following Tuesday's outing if Joe Ross (elbow) is ready to return from the injured list by the time a fifth starter is next needed July 27 in Philadelphia.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches in relief Espino was tagged for three runs on on four hits and a walk while striking out two across 2.1 innings of long relief in Friday's 24-8 loss to the Padres.

Impact Espino had started in each of his final three appearances before the All-Star break, but he was back in the bullpen to begin the second half. After Erick Fedde recorded only four outs before he was mercifully pulled from the contest, Espino was summoned to eat innings, but he did little to clot the bleeding as the Nationals allowed their most runs since the franchise moved to Washington in 2005. Washington will have a need for a fifth starter early next week against the Marlins if Joe Ross (elbow) isn't cleared to return from the injured list, so Espino could be a candidate to slot back into the rotation in short order.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in short outing Espino allowed three runs on six hits and one walk against San Francisco on Friday. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

Impact The right-hander didn't fool many hitters in the outing, as he induced only six swinging strikes and notched just one punchout. Espino gave up a season-high six hits but escaped with a no-decision. Since pitching five shutout innings against the Mets on June 28, Espino have given up six runs over his past eight innings. It remains to be seen if he'll continue to pick up starts or head back to the bullpen following the All-Star break.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fill-ins Casali, Ruf hit homers, Giants beat Nationals 5-3

Curt Casali hit a two-run homer while filling in for injured All-Star catcher Buster Posey, late lineup addition Darin Ruf added a go-ahead drive and the San Francisco Giants beat...

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb expected to start for the Giants against the Nationals

The Giants will roll out Logan Webb to the mound Friday and the Nationals plan to give Paolo Espino the start

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8

Rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hit a stunning grand slam off Washington ace Max Scherzer and the San Diego Padres overcame an eight-run deficit, finally beating the Nationals 9-8...

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start Friday Espino will start Friday's game against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Espino made his last two appearances as a starter, and he allowed three runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five in 9.1 innings during that time. He'll make another start prior to the All-Star break in place of right-hander Joe Ross (elbow), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three runs in no-decision Espino completed 4.1 innings against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The right-hander induced only four swinging strikes and walked more batters (three) than he struck out (two), but he made it through the outing with a no-decision. All of the damage against Espino came in the fourth inning, when Los Angeles plated three runs on two hits, two walks and two sacrifice flies. Espino returned to the mound for the fourth frame and got one out but was replaced after a one-hour, 44-minute rain delay. He's pitched mostly in relief this season, and it remains to be seen if he'll head back to the bullpen or be given the opportunity to make another start.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers win 8th straight, top Nats 5-3 behind Pollock's hit

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JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 3, 2021