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Christopher Morel's go-ahead single lifts Marlins past Nationals 5-2

Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday afternoon

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Locks down fourth save Varland secured the save Thursday against the Twins, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in 1.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Varland filled the zone for 12 strikes among his 16 offerings, permitting a lone innocuous single to Byron Buxton in the eighth inning. The 29-year-old right-hander should continue to have Washington's closer role mostly to himself until Clayton Beeter (forearm) comes off the injured list. Varland has converted four of his six save opportunities, posting a 3.07 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB over 14.2 frames.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruiz powers the Nationals past the Twins 7-5 with a go-ahead 7th-inning homer and 4 RBIs

Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nasim Nuñez drives in 2 as Nationals beat Brewers 3-2 to avoid sweep

Nasim Nuñez had a pair of run-scoring singles, CJ Abrams had two hits and scored twice, and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to avoid a three-game sweep

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Mets tumble to 17th loss in 20 games, Nationals win 5-4 on Abrams' go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th

CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Mets 5-4, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Hangs on for four-out save Varland secured the save Thursday against the Mets, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in 1.1 innings. He struck out one.

Impact The Nationals trusted the right-hander to record the final four outs Thursday, and Varland delivered despite letting the potential tying run to reach base. Primary closer Clayton Beeter (forearm) will miss at least one more week on the injured list, seemingly leaving the ninth-inning gig all to Varland for now. Varland is perhaps making a case for more save chances even when Beeter returns, posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB over 12.2 innings.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with second blown save Varland blew the save Saturday against the White Sox, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in the eighth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Although it was Varland who was charged with the blown save, both of Chicago's two runs scored in the eighth frame went against Mitchell Parker, who allowed back-to-back baserunners to open the inning. The right-hander has been working his way into a tandem at closer with Clayton Beeter, and Saturday's showing shouldn't affect his status in the Nationals' bullpen. Through 10.1 innings, Varland has a 3.48 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB while converting two his four save chances.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nasim Nunez drives in 4, Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings

Nasim Nunez drove in four runs, including two in the top of the 10th inning, as the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games

JR Ritchie allowed a home run to James Wood on his first major league pitch, then rebounded to allow one more run over seven innings and lead the Atlanta Braves over the Washington...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Picks up second save Tuesday Varland earned the save Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Curiously, manager Blake Butera called Varland's number again for a second straight save opportunity after he pitched a clean ninth inning against the Brewers to pick up his first career save Sunday. Prior to Sunday, Clayton Beeter had recorded both of Washington's saves. Beeter, however, recorded the final two outs of the bottom of the eighth Tuesday before Varland got the ball to open the ninth with a 5-4 lead. It appears as if Butera may be willing to use both pitchers in save situations moving forward. Varland has a 4.50 ERA and 7:3 K:BB through his first six innings.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Abrams has a home run in a three-hit game to lead the Nationals over the Pirates 5-4

CJ Abrams went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs as the Washington Nationals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Picks up save Varland earned the save Sunday against the Brewers, allowing no runs on no hits and no walks while striking out one in a clean ninth inning.

Impact With normal closer Clayton Beeter down after pitching two days in a row, Varland rewarded the coaching staff's faith in him for Sunday's save opportunity, working a clean, efficient ninth inning. The 29-year-old hadn't had a save up to that point in his entire career, so it's a first for the right-hander Varland, who snapped a two-outing streak of allowing at least a run in the process. He now holds a 5.40 ERA in 5.0 innings pitched.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals win 8-6 to complete first sweep of Brewers since 2011

Keibert Ruiz singled home two runs to break an eighth-inning tie and the Washington Nationals defeated Milwaukee 8-6 to complete their first series sweep of the Brewers in 15 years

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Cardinals rally against Nationals' struggling bullpen for 7-6 victory in 10 innings

Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Claims spot in bullpen Varland has won a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

Impact The 29-year-old right-hander didn't pitch in the majors at all in 2025 and threw only 6.1 innings in the minors in the White Sox system, but Varland looked healthy this spring while posting a 5.23 ERA and 13:4 K:BB over 10.1 innings. The back of the National's bullpen is unsettled, and Varland could work his way into a high-leverage role with a quick start to the campaign.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for spring training Varland (undisclosed) faced live hitters during Wednesday's full-squad workout.

Impact Varland didn't pitch after July 28 last season while tending to an undisclosed injury, but he's seemingly back to full health for spring training. The Nationals added Varland to their 40-man roster via a waiver claim in January and will give him the chance to compete for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen during camp. Over parts of two big-league seasons across stops with the White Sox, Brewers and Dodgers, Varland owns a 4.82 ERA and 47:24 K:BB over 46.2 innings.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scooped on waivers by Nationals The Nationals claimed Varland (undisclosed) off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Varland didn't pitch during the final three month of the 2025 season due to an undisclosed injury, and it's unclear what his current health status is. The right-handed reliever has collected a 4.82 ERA and 47:24 K:BB across 46.2 frames covering parts of two major-league seasons.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster The Diamondbacks designated Varland (undisclosed) for assignment Thursday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Taylor Clarke. Varland has not made an appearance for Arizona, as he was a waiver claim in August and he didn't pitch the final three month of the season due to an undisclosed injury. It's unclear what his current health situation is.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran reliever Kendall Graveman designated for assignment by Diamondbacks

Veteran reliever Kendall Graveman has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Claimed and optioned The Diamondbacks claimed Varland (undisclosed) off waivers from the White Sox on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Reno.

Impact Varland hasn't pitched since June 28 due to an undisclosed injury but will give the Diamondbacks some experienced relief depth once he's available to pitch. The righty has put up a 4.82 ERA and 47:24 K:BB over 46.2 innings in parts of two major-league seasons.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by White Sox Varland (undisclosed) was released by the White Sox on Saturday.

Impact The White Sox designated Varland for assignment Thursday and he'll now hit the open market. A 28-year-old righty who has spent parts of the last three seasons at Triple-A, Varland hasn't pitched since June 28 due to an undisclosed injury. He has a 4.82 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 46.2 career innings in the majors.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by White Sox Varland (undisclosed) was released by the White Sox on Saturday.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox just made weird roster moves that featured 3 former Dodgers Former Dodgers Jacob Amaya and Gus Varland swapped places on the White Sox's roster, and Chicago released Noah Syndergaard.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

White Sox place rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on 10-day injured list with thumb contusion

The Chicago White Sox placed rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion ahead of their series finale against the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Erased from 40-man roster The White Sox designated Varland (undisclosed) for assignment Thursday.

Impact Varland had been on the White Sox's 40-man roster all season, but he had pitched exclusively in the minors before landing on Triple-A Charlotte's injured list in July. Over 5.1 innings with Charlotte, Varland posted a 5.01 ERA and 1.96 WHIP. He made his last appearance for the affiliate June 28 and was later shifted to the 60-day IL, so the White Sox apparently weren't counting on him pitching again until at least late August or early September. He's likely to go unclaimed off waivers and could go back on Charlotte's IL if he opts to stay in the organization and accept an outright assignment to Triple-A.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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