Gus Varland - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

Healthy again at Triple-A Varland (undisclosed) has given up one earned run on one hit and two walks while striking out four over 2.1 innings in his two relief appearances for Triple-A Charlotte since being...

Impact Varland missed two and a half months of action due to the undisclosed injury, but he's healthy again and will look to put together a slew of quality relief performances to earn a call-up to the big leagues. He posted a 3.42 ERA over 26.1 innings in 2024 between stops in the majors with the Dodgers and White Sox a season ago.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On mend from injury Triple-A Charlotte placed Varland on its 7-day injured list March 31 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact Varland made just one appearance for Charlotte before landing on the shelf less than a week into the season. The right-hander looks to be closing in on his return to the Charlotte bullpen, however, as he began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last week. Varland retains a spot on the White Sox's 40-man roster, so he could be in the mix for a promotion to the big club later on this season if he can get healthy and pitch well at Charlotte over an extended stretch.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox release INF Brandon Drury and claim RHP Mike Vasil off waivers from Rays

The Chicago White Sox have released Brandon Drury from his minor league contract after the veteran infielder fractured his left thumb

MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Will open season in minors Varland was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.

Impact Varland entered camp looking like a key piece of Chicago's Opening Day bullpen, but he struggled with his control during the exhibition slate, walking six batters over 7.1 innings while posting a 9.82 ERA, 2.18 WHIP and eight strikeouts. The righty reliever will look to get right in the minors, and there is a good chance he'll make it back up to the big-league bullpen at some point during the campaign.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by White Sox The White Sox recalled Varland from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact The move comes with Steven Wilson being placed on the 15-day injured list due to a lower back strain. Varland was claimed off waivers by the White Sox on Aug. 2 after being DFA'd by the Dodgers three days prior. He has a 3.00 ERA and 1.83 WHIP across six major-league innings this season, and he'll serve out of the White Sox bullpen as he makes his return to the majors.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by South Siders The White Sox claimed Varland off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Tuesday, and the White Sox utilized their No. 1 spot in the waiver order to bolster their relief depth. Varland allowed two earned runs over six innings for Los Angeles but has struggled to a 7.99 ERA in 28 outings at Triple-A this year.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Dodgers designated Varland for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Varland will join Nick Ramirez as the Dodgers' roster casualties, as the team needed to create space on the 40-man roster for new additions Kevin Kiermaier and Jack Flaherty. Varland has given up just two runs in six innings with the Dodgers this season, though his 7.99 ERA at Triple-A may make other teams hesitant to claim the 27-year-old righty off waivers.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Dodgers designated Varland for assignment Tuesday.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Varland to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was called up by Los Angeles on Friday and will return to Oklahoma City without appearing in a game. Varland has six appearances for the Dodgers this season and has allowed two earned runs with a 3:4 K:BB over six innings.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Dodgers The Dodgers recalled Varland from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Varland will take the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by southpaw Nick Ramirez, who was optioned to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Varland made seven appearances with the Dodgers before being sent down to the minors May 15, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.83 WHIP over six innings. Over his last four minor-league outings, Varland has given up two hits and one walk while striking out four across four scoreless frames.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Dodgers optioned Varland to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since coming up from the minors in late April, Varland has given up one earned run through 5.1 innings while striking out three batters and walking four. He last pitched Tuesday, so he'll return to the minors to make room for a fresh arm in Eduardo Salazar, as the Dodgers prepare to rely on their bullpen to get them through Wednesday's affair with the Giants.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Varland (knee) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Kyle Hurt, who is joining the Dodgers' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Padres. Varland is done for the season with what has been diagnosed as right knee inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL The Dodgers placed Varland on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right knee inflammation, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Varland will be sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks. He's worked to a 3.09 ERA and 14:8 K:BB in 11.2 major-league innings this season with Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis scores on Varland's 11th-inning wild pitch as Nats beat Dodgers 7-6 after 4-hour rain delay

Michael Chavis scored on Gus Varland’s game-ending wild pitch in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 in a game that started after a 4-hou...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • Associated Press

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Veteran reliever Kendall Graveman designated for assignment by Diamondbacks

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

White Sox release INF Brandon Drury and claim RHP Mike Vasil off waivers from Rays

Chavis scores on Varland's 11th-inning wild pitch as Nats beat Dodgers 7-6 after 4-hour rain delay