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Nationals reliever Paxton Schultz awarded first big league win thanks to obscure scoring rule

Nationals reliever Paxton Schultz has his first career victory thanks to a rarely seen official scorer’s decision

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Mead's 3-run HR, Nuñez's big night lift the Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Royals

Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Padres take 3-game road win streak into game against the Nationals

The San Diego Padres visit the Washington Nationals aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Opening Friday's contest Schultz will serve as the opening pitcher in Friday's game against the Padres, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.

Impact Schultz has performed well overall this season, but his ERA remains inflated at 5.30 through 18.2 frames following his seven-run encounter with the Mets on May 18 that lasted just one-third of an inning. He's now set for his first opening assignment of the season and is likely to remain in the game for an inning or two before handing the game over to Andrew Alvarez, who's expected to handle bulk-relief duties.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chadwick Tromp's RBI single in 11th inning lifts Braves past Nationals 5-4

Chadwick Tromp’s two-out single in the 11th inning drove in Eli White from second base and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 for their fourth straight victory

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Woeful outing Monday Schultz (0-1) was tagged with the loss Monday against the Mets after allowing seven runs (six earned) on five hits and a walk over one-third of an inning.

Impact Schultz entered the game in the 11th inning but couldn't get the job done. Even though he retired the first batter he faced on a sac bunt, Schultz allowed six straight baserunners before departing the contest. The game was so out of reach by the time he was lifted that manager Blake Butera decided to send third baseman Jorbit Vivas to pitch the rest of the way instead of deploying another arm out of the bullpen. Schultz had given up just five earned runs in his previous 13 appearances (17.2 innings) this season, but this was likely a one-off, disastrous outing for the second-year right-hander.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

The Mets' 10-run 12th against Washington was baseball's biggest extra inning since 1983

After trading leads with the Washington Nationals for 11 innings, the New York Mets scored 10 times in the 12th on their way to a 16-7 victory

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Mets score 10 runs in the 12th, Nationals leave 19 on base in New York's wild 16-7 win

Carson Benge led the New York Mets to another extra-inning victory, hitting an RBI single and a two-run double during a 10-run 12th inning in a wild 16-7 victory over the Washingto...

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Collects first major-league save Schultz earned the save in the Nationals' 2-1 extra-inning win over the White Sox on Sunday, allowing one unearned run on one hit while striking out two in the 10th frame.

Impact Gus Varland and Richard Lovelady were deployed in the eighth and ninth innings, respectively, which prompted the Nationals to turn to Schultz to protect the team's 2-0 lead. A Tristan Peters RBI single brought home the White Sox's ghost runner in the 10th inning, but Schultz shut the door by striking out the next two batters he faced to come away with the first save of his major-league career. Varland blew his save chance Saturday, and given that he pitched in the eighth inning of Sunday's game, Schultz might be in the mix for save opportunities for as long as Clayton Beeter (forearm) is on the 15-day injured list.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams' sacrifice fly, Tena's pinch-hit HR in the 10th lift Nationals over White Sox 2-1

CJ Abrams’ sacrifice fly scored automatic runner Daylen Lile from third in the 10th inning, pinch-hitter José Tena followed with a solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Back in majors The Nationals recalled Schultz from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was sent to Rochester last weekend but will quickly rejoin the big club with Clayton Beeter (forearm) landing on the injured list. Schultz has given up four earned runs with a 7:1 K:BB over eight MLB innings this season and should fill a low-leverage relief role while up with the Nationals.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals place pitcher Clayton Beeter on the 15-day injured list with right forearm soreness

The Washington Nationals have placed right-handed reliever Clayton Beeter on the 15-day injured list with right forearm soreness

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Shuttled to Rochester Schultz was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Schultz threw three innings and 48 pitches Friday, a long enough outing that he will likely be unavailable for a few days. The Nationals' bullpen was taxed heavily again Saturday, likely creating a need for fresh arms Sunday. Schultz has been fairly effective across 8.0 innings this season, and he'll almost certainly be back in the majors at some point this season.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Skenes and Brandon Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals

Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates steamrolled the Washingto...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Schultz ready to make impact in Nats' bullpen WASHINGTON -- After a Spring Training setback, righty reliever Paxton Schultz is back with the Nationals and ready to “do whatever the team...

APRIL 7 • MLB.COM

Returns from injured list The Nationals activated Schultz (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Schultz missed much of spring training and the start of the season while recuperating from right elbow inflammation, but he's ready to go after making three rehab appearances. He was claimed off waivers by the Nationals over the offseason and is likely slated for a middle relief role.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Schultz (elbow) struck out two and allowed no hits and one walk over 1.2 scoreless innings in his first rehab appearance Saturday for Triple-A Rochester.

Impact The appearance was Schultz's first since Feb. 28, after he had missed the final three weeks of the Grapefruit League due to right elbow inflammation. The 28-year-old will likely make at least another rehab appearance or two before returning from the injured list. While the Nationals will likely use him in lower-leverage spots initially once he's activated, Schultz could quickly move his way into a more prominent role if he pitches well early on, given the lack of established options in the bullpen.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on 15-day IL The Nationals placed Schultz on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, due to right elbow inflammation.

Impact Schultz did not pitch in a Grapefruit League game since Feb. 28 due to his elbow injury, which is severe enough for him to open the 2026 regular season on the injured list. The earliest he can be activated from the IL is early April, but the Nationals have not indicated when the 28-year-old right-hander will embark on a rehab assignment.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for IL Schultz has been contending with right elbow discomfort of late and is expected to be placed on the injured list prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman o...

Impact The elbow injury explains why Schultz hadn't made any Grapefruit League appearances since Feb. 28. Schultz had been enjoying a strong spring prior to missing time with the injury, but with a trip to the shelf on tap to begin the season, he'll likely be eased back in as a low-leverage reliever once he's deemed ready to make his 2026 debut. The Nationals haven't provided a timeline for when Schultz might be ready to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nats add to arms barn by claiming righty Schultz off waivers The Nationals added pitching depth by claiming right-hander Paxton Schultz off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday. There had been one open...

JANUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Claimed by Nationals The Nationals claimed Schultz off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact Schultz reached the majors with the Jays in 2025 for the first time, finishing with a 4.38 ERA and 28:8 K:BB over 24.2 innings of work. The 28-year-old has past starting experience but has worked mostly as a reliever the last two years. Schultz will compete for a spot in the Nationals' bullpen.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays finalize $60 million, 4-year contract

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized their $60 million, four-year contract

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Schultz was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Sunday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schultz was dropped from the 40-man roster to make room for infielder Kazuma Okamoto, who the team signed Saturday. Schultz posted a 4.38 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 28 strikeouts over 24.2 innings in 13 regular-season appearances, including two starts, with Toronto in 2025. He'll now be subject to waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, the right-hander will likely stick around with the Blue Jays' organization.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Schultz to the spring training complex on Friday.

Impact Schultz is being sent back down after making one scoreless appearance during his most recent stint with the big club. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be absorbed by Justin Bruihl.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays place pitcher José Berríos on injured list with sore elbow

Toronto right-hander José Berríos has inflammation in his elbow and is headed to the injured list for the first time in his major league career, the latest blow for a struggling Bl...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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