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Goes unclaimed off waivers The Nationals outrighted Bacus to their alternate training site Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Bacus remains in the organization after none of the league's other 29 teams put in a waiver claim for him when he was designated for assignment over the weekend. He'll stick around at the alternate site in Fredericksburg for the next month before likely reporting to Rochester when the Triple-A season begins in May.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster Washington designated Bacus for assignment Sunday, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster and in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen for Luis Avilan. Bacus previously appeared in 11 games out of Washington's bullpen in 2020, posting a 7.94 ERA and 5.48 WHIP across 11.1 innings.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Bacus (forearm) was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old missed the final few weeks of 2020 with a forearm strain, but he returned for spring training and gave up three runs with a 7:5 K:BB over seven innings. Bacus made his big-league debut for the Nationals last season and posted a 7.94 ERA and 2.03 WHIP over 11.1 innings before the injury.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Bacus was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Bacus gave up five runs over 2.1 innings during his past two appearances, and his injury could help provide an explanation for his struggles. The right-hander has been mainly effective in relief during his first major-league season, but he'll now be sidelined while he recovers from his injury. It's unclear how much time he'll miss as a result of the issue. James Bourque was called up by the Nationals to take his place in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing big-league debut Bacus had his contract selected and was added to the active roster by the Nationals on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Bacus reached the Triple-A level in 2015, but he's been unable to break into the majors until now. The 29-year-old had a 3.58 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 52:28 K:BB over 55.1 innings at Triple-A Fresno last season and is likely to fill a low-leverage role.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE