VÍCTOR ARANO NEWS

Elects to become free agent Arano (shoulder) elected free agency Thursday after passing through waivers unclaimed, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Arano did not pitch at any level with the Nationals this season after being diagnosed with a right shoulder strain in March and undergoing a surgical repair in June. The 28-year-old reliever enjoyed a good run of success with the Phillies between 2017-2019, but he's battled both injuries and ineffectiveness over the last handful of years.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needs shoulder surgery Arano will undergo right shoulder surgery later this month, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Arano has been on the injured list all season due to a lingering shoulder injury that is now going to require a surgical repair. Even if it's a relatively minor procedure, the 28-year-old seems doubtful to pitch at the MLB level in 2023. He posted a 4.50 ERA in 42 innings of relief with the Nationals in 2022.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL The Nationals placed Arano on the 60-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder strain, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Arano has been shut down since mid-March and now will be out until at least late May. It's not clear when he might resume throwing.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to head to 60-day IL Arano (shoulder) is expected to open the season on the Nationals' 60-day injured list, a source tells Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post.

Impact Arano made two appearances in Grapefruit League play before being shut down earlier this month after being diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement. Though the injury typically isn't one that entails a lengthy absence, the Nationals could be inclined to take a more cautious approach with Arano given that he missed time in 2020 and 2022 on account of shoulder concerns. When healthy, Arano is expected to serve as a middle-innings or setup option out of the Washington bullpen.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with shoulder injury Arano will be shut down for 10 days due to a right shoulder impingement, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Arano's 2022 season ended with a right shoulder strain, so this news isn't ideal. He'll be re-evaluated following his 10-day shutdown period and will undoubtedly will require a stint on the injured list to start the season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches deal for 2023 Arano agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract with the Nationals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Arano made 43 appearances for the Nationals in 2022 and had a 4.50 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB across 42 innings. The 27-year-old is likely to open 2023 in middle relief but could see high-leverage chances with a strong start to the campaign.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies face the Nationals with 2-1 series lead

The Philadelphia Phillies meet the Washington Nationals with a 2-1 series lead

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Phillies try to sweep series against the Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies face the Washington Nationals looking to sweep their three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals take on the Phillies after Call's 4-hit game

The Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Alex Call had four hits on Thursday in an 11-6 win over the Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Shaky in return Arano (knee) allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks without recording a strikeout in one inning during Friday's 10-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Arano's return after more than a six-week absence wasn't a great one, though an error by Maikel Franco extended the Diamondbacks' eighth-inning rally. Arano allowed only one baserunner while striking out five over three innings in three appearances with Triple-A Rochester after his rehab progressed past rookie ball. The right-hander has a 5.18 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB in 24.1 innings this year, but he'll likely handle mostly low-leverage work for now.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Arano (knee) was activated from the injured list Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Arano missed over six weeks of action with the injury, but he completed a rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the Nationals' bullpen.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies take on the Nationals with series tied 1-1

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JULY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals look to stop 6-game skid, play the Phillies

The Washington Nationals look to stop their six-game losing streak with a win over the Philadelphia Phillies

JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals look to break 5-game losing streak, take on the Phillies

The Washington Nationals come into the matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies as losers of five straight games

JULY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Cleared for rehab assignment Arano (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at the Nationals' spring training site in West Palm Beach, Fla. this week, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Arano has been sidelined since June 6 with a bone bruise and inflammation in his left knee. Before sustaining the injury, he had been one of the Nationals' more reliable setup options, pitching to a 5.01 ERA (2.73 FIP) and 1.20 WHIP while gathering four holds and one save across 23.1 innings. Assuming he endures no setbacks in his recovery from the knee injury during his rehab assignment, Arano could have a chance at making it back from the 15-day injured list in the final week before the All-Star break.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes 'light' bullpen session Arano (knee) tossed 20 pitches Monday in what Nationals manager Dave Martinez described as a "light" bullpen session, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Arano should ramp up the intensity of his throwing in his subsequent workouts, but his ability to get back on the mound in any capacity is a good sign after he had been shut down from throwing for about two weeks due to the inflammation and bone bruise in his left knee. Before the injury shelved him, Arano had started to gain traction in the late innings for Washington. He maintains an unremarkable 5.01 ERA on the season, but a 22.1 K-BB% and 2.41 SIERA are better indicators of how well he's pitched across his 24 relief appearances.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde throws 6 sharp innings as Nationals blank Orioles 3-0

Erick Fedde allowed two hits over six innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 for their second straight victory following an eight-game skid

JUNE 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Phillies bring road win streak into game against the Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to continue a seven-game road winning streak

JUNE 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals host the Phillies on 7-game home losing streak

The Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies looking to break a seven-game home slide

JUNE 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals host the Phillies on home losing streak

The Washington Nationals aim to stop their five-game home skid with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Nationals host the Phillies on 4-game home slide

The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies looking to stop a four-game home losing streak

JUNE 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Shut down with bone bruise Manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Arano was diagnosed with a "bad bone bruise" in his left knee, and the right-hander isn't expected to start a throwing program within the...

Impact Arano landed on the injured list Monday and is eligible to be activated June 21, but he's set to be sidelined beyond the 15-day minimum. The right-hander doesn't have a clear recovery timeline, but he isn't likely to return until July at the earliest.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL Arano was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with left knee inflammation.

Impact Arano left Sunday's contest early after taking a spill trying to field a ground ball. He will now be away from the team for at least 15 days as he nurses the injury. Dee Strange-Gordon was activated off the paternity list Monday, filling Arano's roster spot, but the Nationals will likely look to call up an arm from Triple-A Rochester in the coming days.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with lower-body injury Arano left Sunday's game against the Reds with a lower-body injury, Andrew Golden of the Washington Post reports.

Impact He tried to field a groundball and fell down awkwardly before walking off under his own power, albeit with a limp. The team should soon provide an official injury designation for Arano.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save of season Arano worked a perfect 10th inning Wednesday to record his first save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Marlins.

Impact The right-hander didn't walk or strike out anyone and needed only nine pitches (six strikes) to get through the heart of Miami's order. Arano is having a solid comeback this season after not pitching in the majors since 2019, posting a 4.32 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB through 16.2 innings with two holds, and he could begin to see more consistent high-leverage work in a Nationals bullpen that remains unsettled.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE