Eduardo Salazar - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Reaches MiLB deal with Minnesota Salazar signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The 27-year-old hit free agency after being removed from the Nationals' 40-man roster in October. Salazar made 30 relief appearances for Washington last season and struggled to an 8.38 ERA, 2.17 WHIP and 23:16 K:BB over 29 innings. His deal with the Twins includes a foreign-team inquiry clause.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Salazar cleared waivers Wednesday and elected free agency.

Impact Salazar was one of four players that the Nationals booted off their 40-man roster after the end of the regular season, and he will now begin the offseason looking for a new opportunity. The 27-year-old righty turned in an unsightly 8.38 ERA and 2.17 WHIP across 29 innings in the big leagues this season, so he will most likely have to settle for a minor-league pact.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Interim Nationals GM pledges a 'fresh voice' and manager Cairo says 'it's hard' to replace Martinez

Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo and interim manager Miguel Cairo are ready to try to turn around an organization that’s had the second-worst record in t...

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent down to minors The Nationals optioned Salazar to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Salazar will lose his place on the active roster to make room for Luis Garcia, who signed with Washington on Tuesday. Salazar has struggled quite a bit in the big leagues this season, giving up 27 earned runs across 29 innings.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trout hits tying homer and Newman adds 3-run shot in 7th as Angels beat Nationals

Mike Trout hit a tying homer that sparked a six-run seventh inning, Kevin Newman added a three-run shot and the Los Angeles Angels rolled to an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nati...

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

DeGrom tosses 7 shutout innings to help Rangers snap a 4-game skid with a 5-0 win over Nationals

Jacob deGrom allowed two hits in seven shutout innings and Marcus Semien drove in three runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals that snapped a...

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Happ homers, has 4 RBIs on 3 hits as Cubs down Nats 7-1

Ian Happ homered and drove in four runs on three hits, Pete Crow-Armstrong added his team-leading 16th home run and Chicago Cubs beat Washington Nationals 7-1 to earn their seventh...

JUNE 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Jorge López is out as the Nationals' bullpen moves on The right-hander had a 6.57 ERA in 26 games and had another on-field episode this week. Eduardo Salazar was promoted from Class AAA Rocheste...

JUNE 1, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Recalled from Rochester The Nationals recalled Salazar from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Salazar had a hard time finding his footing in the majors to begin the season, posting a 9.77 ERA and 2.23 WHIP in 15.2 innings. Since returning to Triple-A on May 7, he's given up just two runs in 10.1 frames while striking out eight batters and walking seven. His turnaround will buy him another chance in the Nationals' bullpen, though he likely won't see many high-leverage situations. Jorge Lopez was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals' Michael Soroka cruises through 5 vs. Guardians, then falls apart in return from IL

Michael Soroka came off the injured list and for five innings resembled the phenom who was an All-Star at age 21

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Salazar to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact Salazar will give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander Michael Soroka (biceps), who was reinstated from the injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Guardians. After securing his spot on the Opening Day roster coming out of spring training, Salazar collected two holds and allowed one earned run over six innings in his first six appearances of the season, but he's since tumbled down the bullpen hierarchy. He's given up runs in all but two of his subsequent 11 appearances and now holds a 9.77 ERA on the season.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana's 3-run homer helps Guardians beat Nationals 9-1 and split a doubleheader

Carlos Santana broke a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the sixth inning and started a late onslaught by the Cleveland Guardians, who beat the Washington Nationals 9-1 to sp...

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Rosario powers the Nationals to an 11-6 win over the Reds

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MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Schwarber's 3-run homer paces Phillies to 4th straight win, 7-2 over Nationals

Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning for the second consecutive game, Max Kepler and J

MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Teoscar Hernández homers and drives in 3 as Dodgers defeat Nationals 6-5 to avoid sweep

Teoscar Hernández homered and drove in three, including the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 6-5 to avoid a three-g...

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Seeing heavy workload early Salazar has appeared in three of the Nationals' first five games this season, allowing one run on six hits and a walk in three innings. He has yet to strike out a batter.

Impact The 26-year-old righty is filling a low-leverage role in the Washington bullpen, but that's resulted in frequent usage with the team off to a 1-4 start and having been out-scored 28-14 in the four losses. Salazar split last season between the Dodgers and Nats, posting a 2.87 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 27:14 K:BB in 29.1 innings with three holds in 26 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals

Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning and J

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Rejoins bullpen The Nationals recalled Salazar from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Salazar was just optioned Tuesday but is eligible to return since he's replacing an injured player in Jordan Weems (lower leg). He'll operate in low-leverage situations.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Salazar to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He is clearing out to make room for DJ Herz, who will start Tuesday's game against the Padres. Salazar had one two-inning scoreless appearance out of the bullpen during his brief stint on the Nationals' active roster.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league roster The Nationals recalled Salazar from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Washington claimed Salazar off waivers from Seattle on June 13 and are giving him an opportunity with the big-league club a month later. The righty reliever has posted an excellent 0.84 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 10.2 frames with Rochester since joining the Nationals organization. Pitcher Jackson Rutledge was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Nats The Nationals claimed Salazar off waivers from the Mariners on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Salazar will remain in the minor leagues as he switches organizations for the second time this season, but he will still hold a 40-man roster spot. The 26-year-old righty has pitched two scoreless innings in the majors this year with the Dodgers, though he has struggled to a 5.59 ERA and 1.76 WHIP through 37 Triple-A innings.

JUNE 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners claim RHP Eduardo Salazar off waivers The Seattle Mariners claimed right-hander Eduardo Salazar off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, while left-hander Sammy Pera...

MAY 23, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Designated for assignment Salazar was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, and he'll now be placed on waivers after being dropped from the Dodgers' 40-man roster. If he goes unclaimed, he'll likely remain with Oklahoma City. The Dodgers acquired reliever Yohan Ramirez via trade from the Mets on Monday, and he'll replace Salazar on the 40-man roster and join the Dodgers ahead of their three-game series with the Diamondbacks.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from OKC The Dodgers recalled Salazar from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Through seven starts at Triple-A, Salazar has posted a 5.61 ERA and 1.78 WHIP across 33.2 innings. Although he's been used exclusively as a starter in the minors this season, he will come out of the bullpen for the Dodgers, giving the team depth during its bullpen game Wednesday against the Giants. Gus Varland was optioned to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Salazar cleared waivers Sunday and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Salazar was optioned to Triple-A in early July and lost his spot on the 40-man roster after putting up an 8.24 ERA and 2.40 WHIP through 19.2 innings. Barring a dramatic turnaround in Louisville, there is not much of a chance for Salazar to return to the majors this season.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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