Struggling Nationals get back Schwarber, Bell, Harrison
Left fielder Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Josh Bell and infielder Josh Harrison have been reinstated from the injured list by the Washington NationalsAPRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to taxi squad Harper was optioned to the Nationals' taxi squad Friday.
Impact The right-hander didn't make an appearance during the opening series of the season and will now shift to Washington's taxi squad. Closer Brad Hand (COVID-19 protocols) was activated in a corresponding move.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Opening Day The Nationals recalled Harper from Triple-A Rochester ahead of Tuesday's season opener versus Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Washington called up Harper, Kyle McGowin and Sam Clay to provide some extra depth in the bullpen with Will Harris (hand) and Brad Hand (COVID-19 protocols) both opening the season on the injured list. Though Hand was set to serve as the Nationals' closer and Harris was in line for a setup role, Harper isn't expected to see much high-leverage work during his time on the active roster. He made 23 appearances for Washington in 2020, posting a 7.61 ERA over 23.2 innings.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
COVID-hit Nats make many moves before 1st game of season
Starting pitchers Jon Lester and Patrick Corbin, closer Brad Hand and four position players expected in the lineup have been put on the 10-day injured list by the Washington Nation...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to Triple-A Harper was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 31-year-old performed well during spring training with two runs allowed and a 10:2 K:BB over 6.1 innings, but it wasn't enough to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. Harper still figures to be in the mix throughout 2021 as Washington shuffles its bullpen pieces.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats 12-3, eliminate champs
Bryce Harper homered twice against his former team as the designated hitter, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 12-3 to help eliminate the 2019 World Serie...SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McGowin, Nats' bullpen dominates in 10-4 win over Braves
Victor Robles’ third hit, a bunt single in the sixth inning, gave Washington the lead and the Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 10-4SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled Saturday Harper was recalled to the Nationals' 28-man roster Saturday after Stephen Strasburg (hand) was put on the 10-day injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Harper has been up and down a lot in the last couple of days, and he was brought back up after the Nats learned that they would have to put Strasburg on the IL. The 31-year-old right-hander will head back to the bullpen, where he's posted an 8.10 ERA with a 3:1 K:BB in 10 innings so far this season.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Serving as 29th man Harper will serve as the Nationals' 29th man against the Orioles on Friday.
Impact Harper was optioned to the team's alternate training site earlier in the day, but he'll remain in the bullpen for the originally scheduled game Friday. Although he'll be available Friday, he'll head to alternate camp afterward.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to alternate training site Harper was optioned to the Nationals' alternate training site Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact It's unclear if the 31-year-old will remain with the team as the 29th man for Friday's suspended game and originally scheduled game, but he's ticketed for the alternate site afterward regardless. Harper has allowed eight runs over eight innings with an 11:4 K:BB and is likely to rejoin the big-league club later in the season.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Even Davis gets 2 hits as O's total 19 in 11-0 win at Nats
Even slumping Chris Davis got in on the act for the suddenly slugging Orioles, collecting two of Baltimore’s 19 hits and raising his average fromAUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kendrick homers, Soto dances, Nats beat Mets 5-3 in return
Howie Kendrick's four hits included a solo shot and Josh Harrison also homered to help the Washington Nationals return from a coronavirus-caused four-day break with a 5-3 victory o...AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects first win Harper (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's victory over the Blue Jays, allowing one hit and striking out one over 1.2 scoreless innings of relief.
Impact The right-hander was the first pitcher out of the bullpen after Erick Fedde hit his pitch limit, and Harper inherited a fairly comfortable 5-2 lead. The 31-year-old has been one of the Nats' most effective relievers in the early going, posting a 0.00 ERA and 6:1 K:BB in five innings over four appearances, but his reliable on off-speed stuff rather than plus velocity makes it unlikely Harper will work his way into the kind of high-leverage role that would give him fantasy appeal in most formats.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Indians' Bieber strikes out 13 against Twins to tie record
JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor, Suzuki lift Nats past Jays 6-4 before 4-day break
Michael AJULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Nationals’ Ryne Harper brings the funk to the bullpen... Acquired from the Minnesota Twins this winter, Ryne Harper made his debut with the Nationals over the weekend in Washington, D.C.
JULY 27, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM
Impressive outing Saturday Harper gave up one hit and struck out four over two scoreless innings of relief during Saturday's win over the Yankees.
Impact He was able to ring up big names like Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres despite his usual lack of velocity, as Harper didn't break 90 mph with his fastball once the outing. The 31-year-old has a chance to carve out a fairly significant role in the Nats' bullpen while more established arms like Wander Suero (undisclosed) remain on the IL, but Harper's skill at keeping hitters off-balance with breaking stuff may be more effective in the early part of the 2020 schedule before opposition batters get their timing back.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
'Welcome back': Nats get Soto, Kendrick in camp after delay
Middle-of-the-order batters Juan Soto and Howie Kendrick finally joined the Washington Nationals for “summer camp” and played in an intrasquad scrimmage after missing nearly two we...JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals acquire reliever Ryne Harper in trade with Twins WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nationals acquired reliever Ryne Harper on Wednesday in a trade with the Minnesota Twins.
JANUARY 30, 2020 • GAZETTETIMES.COM
Nationals acquire reliever Ryne Harper in trade with Twins WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nationals acquired reliever Ryne Harper on Wednesday in a trade with the Minnesota Twins.
JANUARY 30, 2020 • JOURNALSTAR.COM
Twins' Harper impressing with slow breaking balls, scoreless innings
Ryne Harper's first few innings in the big leagues and more in the latest Midweek Stock Report.APRIL 17, 2019
