Soto, Cruz pound Mets' Megill early, Nationals win 8-3
Juan Soto and Nelson Cruz homered as the Nationals sent Mets right-hander Tylor Megill to the earliest exit of his career, and Washington beat New York 8-3MAY 12, 2022 • Associated Press
Pitch mix fueling success Arano credits his success early this season to reducing usage of his four-seam fastball in favor of his sinker and slider, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The 27-year-old right-hander has emerged as a viable high-leverage arm for the Nationals, posting a 14:1 K:BB through his first nine innings this year with a 2.00 ERA and two holds. Arano had some success with the Phillies in 2018, but injuries the following season derailed his career until he got another chance with Washington this spring. If he can stay healthy, he could provide some stability to a Nats bullpen that desperately needs it.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Arano changed his pitch mix and is thriving for the Nationals This spring, the Nationals suggested Arano largely ditch his four-seam fastball in favor of a sinker. It's working.
APRIL 26, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Picks up first hold Arano gave up a hit and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning Sunday to record his first hold of the season in a loss to the Pirates.
Impact The 27-year-old right-hander took over for Patrick Corbin in the sixth inning with the bases loaded and one out, and while Arano allowed two of those inherited runners to score, his own line remained clean. He hadn't pitched in the majors since 2019 prior to breaking camp in the Nationals' bullpen, but he's put together a strong start to the year with a 2.84 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 10:0 K:BB through 6.1 innings. With roles in the Washington 'pen still in flux, Arano could work his way into a consistent setup gig before long.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Nationals Arano signed a minor-league deal with the Nationals on Wednesday, according to the MLB transaction log.
Impact Arano spent the entire 2021 season in Atlanta's organization at Triple-A Gwinnett. He threw 36 effective innings, punching out 45 and walking 15. If Arano can maintain that form in 2022, he should push for a bullpen role with the big-league club.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stays with organization Atlanta outrighted Arano to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday after he cleared waivers, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Arano posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in seven innings for Gwinnett before Atlanta cast him off its 40-man roster Friday. The 26-year-old posted a 2.73 ERA and gathered 10 holds in 60 appearances for the Phillies in 2018, but he hasn't re-emerged as a big-league-caliber reliever since undergoing arthroscopic elbow surgery in May 2019.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DFA'd by Atlanta Arano was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Friday.
Impact The 26-year-old had a two-day stint in the majors in May without seeing game action, and he's now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. Arano last saw extended run in the big leagues with the Phillies in 2018 and posted a 2.73 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 60:17 K:BB over 59.1 innings, but he's pitched in only three games over the past two seasons.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to minor-league ranks Atlanta optioned Arano to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Impact Arano went unused during his first call-up period of the season, which lasted all of two days. The right-hander should fill a key role in the Gwinnett bullpen while he's with the affiliate, but Arano should be the near the top of the list for a promotion if Atlanta requires a reliever at any point.
MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adrianza, Braves rally for 8-7 win over Phillies in 12th
Ehire Adrianza capped a night full of comebacks for Atlanta with a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, helping the Braves stun the Philadelphia Phillies for a chaotic 8-7 vi...MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Joins big-league bullpen Arano was recalled by Atlanta on Saturday.
Impact Arano showed high-leverage potential in his first two seasons in the majors in 2017 and 2018, posting a 2.57 ERA and 3.13 FIP in 70 innings of work, but he battled elbow issues in 2019 and shoulder troubles in 2020, throwing just 4.2 innings. Still just 26 years old, Arano may still possess his former promise, but the fact that Atlanta kept him in the minors for over a month to start the year suggests expectations should be modest for now.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to minors Arano (visa issues) was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 26-year-old was a late arrival to spring training due to visa issues, but he gave up four runs over two spring innings before being optioned. Arano last pitched in the majors during 2019 with 4.2 frames for the Phillies.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets celebrate World Series title -- in their minds
Michael Conforto and his New York Mets sprinted to celebrate the World Series titleMARCH 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Delayed by visa issues Arano's arrival at camp has been delayed by visa issues, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact A handful of players have faced similar delays as international travel remains complicated due to the coronavirus pandemic. The delay should wind up nothing more than a minor blip in a fairly long run of misfortune for the 26-year-old, who owns a career 2.65 ERA in 74.2 innings of relief at the highest level but threw just 4.2 frames in 2019 and none in 2020 while dealing with arm troubles. Arano flashed high-leverage promise before those issues began, though Atlanta will likely be happy if he merely bounces back as a serviceable middle reliever.
FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Dropped from 40-man roster The Phillies designated Arano for assignment Monday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Arano's removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for infielder C.J. Chatham, whom the Phillies acquired from the Red Sox in a corresponding transaction. After he posted a 2.73 ERA while striking out 60 over 59.1 innings in his age-23 season in 2018, Arano looked like he might be a long-term piece in the Philadelphia bullpen, but the right-hander has struggled with elbow and shoulder injuries over the last two seasons. If he can show improved velocity and command at spring training, Arano could still have an outside shot at making the Phillies' Opening Day roster.
JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fans see 1st Nats exho from balcony; Harper HRs off Scherzer
Bryce Harper and a mask-wearing Didi Gregorius homered for the Philadelphia Phillies off Washington starter Max Scherzer as exhibition baseball returned after a four-month hiatus b...JULY 19, 2020 • Associated Press
Optioned to secondary camp Arano (shoulder) was optioned to the Phillies' alternate camp site Saturday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.
Impact Arano missed much of last season due to elbow surgery, though it was shoulder soreness that held him back in summer camp. Saturday's move lines up with previous reports that the righty was behind schedule, though when exactly he'll be ready for game action remains to be seen.
JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
