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Moves into relief role Espino pitched a perfect ninth inning in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mets, retiring the side on 11 pitches.

Impact Espino was making his first appearance for the Nationals since April 18, when he was summoned for a spot start against the Diamondbacks after Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) was moved to the injured list shortly before the game. Though Strasburg remains without a clear timeline to return from the IL, the Nationals will be able to get by with a four-man rotation until Jon Lester (COVID-19 injured list) is cleared to make his season debut, likely at some point during the upcoming week. As a result, Espino will likely fill a low-leverage relief role for the Nationals while he remains on the active roster.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with loss Sunday Espino (0-1) allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three in 4.1 innings to take the loss against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact Espino stepped in as Sunday's starter on short notice after Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Espino gave up a leadoff home run against Arizona but settled down in the next two innings. While the right-hander performed fairly well in his season debut, it's not yet clear whether he'll stay with the major-league club going forward.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Espino elected free agency Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Espino was waived and outrighted earlier this week, but he elected to to test his luck on the open market rather than accept the outright assignment. With a 5.70 ERA in 30 career major-league innings, he may be forced to settle for a minor-league deal.

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Espino was outrighted off the Nationals' 40-man roster Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Espino made two appearances for the Nationals this season, his first in the majors since 2017. He allowed three runs on eight hits over six innings while striking out seven and walking two. He now owns a 5.70 ERA in 30 career big-league frames.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Espino gets another shot in Washington Nationals’ 8-7 win over Philadelphia Phillies... In his first big league start since 2017, Paolo Espino held his own and rewarded his manager’s show of faith...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Shaky in no-decision Espino didn't factor into the decision during an 8-7 win over the Phillies in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, giving up three runs on seven hits over four innings. He st...

Impact Making his third career start in the majors and first since 2017, Espino threw 41 of 66 pitches for strikes before getting the hook. The Nats have not yet been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, so with Espino not scheduled for another start before the season ends Sunday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him dropped from the roster for a fresh bullpen arm.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting nightcap Espino will start the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Espino will be making his first appearance of the season. The 33-year-old's only big-league experience to date came back in 2017, when he struggled to a 6.00 ERA in 24 innings for the Brewers and Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE