The Washington Nationals announced multiple moves regarding pitchers on Friday. Washington reinstated right-hander Trevor Williams from the 60-day injured list to start against the Cubs. The two other moves were reliever Zach Brzykcy getting optioned to Triple-A Rochester and Joan Adon being placed on the 60-day IL. These moves were made with just over a week left in the season for the 68-85 Nationals.
Trevor Williams: 5 innings of 1-run ball on 66 pitches, with 7 strikeouts and no walks, in his first MLB start in 3 1/2 months.
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Trevor Williams Returns to Nationals
Brzykcy, 25, made his major league debut on Sept. 1 against the Cubs. However, the right-handed reliever did not live up to expectations compared to his performance in the minors. In six games, he posted an abysmal 14.29 ERA and a 2.12 WHIP in 5 2/3 innings pitched. In Washington’s farm system, Brzykcy has excelled: 2-0, 2.04 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts.
Adon, 26, has struggled in eight appearances: 6.75 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, six strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings pitched. He was previously placed on the 15-day IL in late August due to a bicep injury. Adon’s career 6.66 ERA belies his strikeout ability, having fanned 118 batters and showcased his raw talent.
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