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Continues solid stretch Clay gave up a hit and a walk over one scoreless inning in Tuesday's loss to the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact The southpaw isn't being used in many high-leverage spots and has only two holds this season without a save or decision, but Clay has been a reliable arm for the Nats. He hasn't been charged with an earned in 12 straight appearances covering nine innings, although his 6:4 K:BB over that stretch isn't exactly dominant, to leave him with a 2.51 ERA and 1.40 WHIP on the year.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Hanging onto bullpen spot Clay has a 6.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB through six innings with one hold over six appearances.

Impact The southpaw backed into a spot on the Opening Day roster due to the Nats' COVID-19 outbreak, but aside from a rough outing against the Dodgers on April 10, Clay has pitched well enough to stick around. Helping his case for a bullpen spot is that the team doesn't have any other left-handed relievers on the 26-man roster aside from closer Brad Hand.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Clay was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Clay was in the mix for a spot in the bullpen during spring training but will begin the year in the minors. The left-hander posted a 3.12 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 8.2 innings this spring. If he performs well with Triple-A Rochester, Clay could make his major-league debut at some point in 2021.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for bullpen spot Clay has made a good first impression on Nationals manager Dave Martinez as he competes for a spot in the bullpen, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. "He threw today, and he look...

Impact The 27-year-old has yet to make his big-league debut after coming up through the Twins' organization, but Clay signed a major-league deal with Washington in the offseason, and the only left-hander currently locked into a bullpen job is closer Brad Hand. Before spending all of 2020 at Minnesota's alternate training site, Clay posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 72:28 K:BB across 69.1 innings between Double-A and Triple-A without allowing a home run. If he does break camp on the big-league roster, he would likely work in middle relief.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE