Impact Harper was solid for Washington in 2021 with a 4.04 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 31:14 K:BB in 35.2 innings, but the team still opted not to tender him a contract for 2022.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Nationals Harper was non-tendered by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
INF César Hernández, Nationals agree to terms on 1-year deal
Free agent César Hernández and the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a $4 million, one-year contractDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals cut ties with relievers Wander Suero and Ryne Harper Washington also cut ties with first baseman Mike Ford and added infielder Lucius Fox off waivers from the Orioles.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Reds rout Nationals 9-2 to keep slim playoff hopes alive
Tyler Stephenson and Nick Castellanos hit consecutive home runs, Kyle Farmer broke the game open with a grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds kept alive their slim playoff hopes by ro...SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soto takes over NL batting lead, Nationals beat Marlins 7-5
Juan Soto took over the NL batting lead, getting three hits and three RBIs to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 7-5SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toussaint scheduled to start as Atlanta hosts Washington
The Braves are expected to send Touki Toussaint to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals plan to give Sean Nolin the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Handed second loss Harper (0-2) failed to record an out while taking the loss Tuesday versus Atlanta. He allowed two runs on tow hits and a walk.
Impact The reliever gave up a two-run home run to Ozzie Albies in the seventh inning, and he then exited the game after yielding a double to Jorge Soler. Harper has produced 12 scoreless appearances since the start of August, but he's given up seven runs in two-thirds of an inning in the three games where he's allowed runs. His ERA ticked up to 2.61 with a 0.97 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB across 31 innings this season. The 32-year-old will likely continue to work mainly in a low-leverage role.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Albies, Duvall go deep in Braves' 8-5 win over Nationals
Ozzie Albies hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Ryne Harper in the seventh inning, Adam Duvall took Paolo Espino deep with an early three-run shot, and the Atlanta Braves beat th...SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Megill expected to start for New York against Washington
The Mets are expected to send Tylor Megill to the mound Sunday and the Nationals will give Erick Fedde the startAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up first loss Harper (0-1) allowed one hit and two earned runs over a third of an inning, taking the loss in Saturday's 5-3 defeat to the Mets.
Impact Harper entered the game in the seventh inning and allowed the first two batters he faced to reach via a single and a hit by pitch. After Patrick Mazeika popped out, Harper was pulled from the game in favor of Mason Thompson, who promptly gave up a three-run homer to Michael Conforto. Thus, Harper got credited with both a hold and a loss on the night. Even with the added damage, the right-hander still carries a respectable 2.36 ERA into play on Sunday.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets end skid, beat Nats on Conforto's first pinch-hit homer
Michael Conforto hit a go-ahead, three-run drive in the seventh inning for his first career pinch-hit homer and the struggling New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-3AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bell's three-run homer lifts Nats to sweep of Blue Jays
Josh Bell hit a three-run homer off former teammate Brad Hand, and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5AUGUST 18, 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
Rejoins major-league club Harper was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 32-year-old was sent to Triple-A earlier in the week but will return to the big-league club Thursday with Joe Ross (elbow) placed on the injured list. Harper has allowed a run on three hits with six strikeouts and two walks over 9.2 innings for the Nationals this season.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to minors Harper was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact The righty has impressed in 9.2 innings of relief this season, allowing just one run across eight appearances. Harper has also walked just two batters, displaying a level of command that may result in more big-league opportunities at some point in 2021.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins big-league squad Harper was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
Impact The righty has pitched in six games between two stints with the Nationals this season, posting a 1.13 ERA with five strikeouts in eight innings of relief. Harper will help fill the void left by Tanner Rainey (leg), who went to the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to minors The Nationals optioned Harper to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.
Impact As expected, Harper returns to the farm after he served as Washington's 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader with the Mets. The righty reliever appeared in the first game of the twin bill, tossing a scoreless five-pitch inning.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Serving as 27th man Harper has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Harper was send down ahead of Friday's series opener against the Mets, but he'll provide bullpen help in Saturday's twin bill. The right-hander has allowed no hits and a walk while striking out three in four scoreless innings across his last three appearances.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A Harper was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact The right-hander was recalled from Rochester on June 8 and allowed one run on two hits with five strikeouts and two walks over seven innings during his time in the majors. Harper could receive another opportunity with Washington later in the season following those five solid appearances out of the bullpen.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Natis put pitcher Voth on injured list with fractured nose
The Washington Nationals have put pitcher Austin Voth on the 10-day injured list with a fractured noseJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled from minors The Nationals recalled Harper from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
Impact Harper will fill the roster spot of Austin Voth (nose), whom the Nationals placed on the injured list Tuesday. Harper has impressed in Triple-A this season, appearing in relief 11 times and posting a 2.81 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 16 innings. Harper also made two appearances with the Nationals in April, allowing one run in three innings.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Demoted to alt site The Nationals optioned Harper to their alternate training site Tuesday.
Impact Washington will swap Harper out of the bullpen for a fresh arm in Steven Fuentes, who was recalled from the alternate site in a corresponding move. Harper appeared in both of the Nationals' last two games, giving up one run across three innings.
APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2
Madison Bumgarner had his best outing of the season, allowing a run over five innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Washington 5-2 after Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg was...APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves up to big club The Nationals recalled Harper from their alternate site Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Harper will fill the opening in the Washington bullpen vacated by Wander Suero (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 32-year-old right-hander previously appeared in 23 games for the Nationals in 2020, logging a 7.61 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 23.2 innings.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nats put Strasburg on IL with right shoulder inflammation
The Washington Nationals have placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list because of right shoulder inflammationAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
