The Nats’ Jaguar RHP Stephen Strasburg went in the shop on the I.L. while the parade of injured relievers continues. Let’s catch up on the transactions over the past four days or so.
| PLACED ON 10-DAY I.L. | RECALLED FROM ATS | OUTRIGHTED TO THE ATS |
| • RHP Stephen Strasburg | • RHP Paolo Espino | • C Jonathan Lucroy |
| • RHP Wander Suero | • RHP Ryne Harper | ELECTED FREE AGENCY |
| • LHP Luis Avilán | • RHP Kyle McGowin | • C Jonathan Lucroy |
It’s rather telling that with Avilán contracting Nats’ elbow that we have heard almost nothing about Seth Romero, who would seem to be an option as either a reliever or a starter – especially with the dearth of southpaws. Unless, of course, there’s something (physically) wrong with him…