Nationals Activate Knuckleballer Amid NL East Freefall
Summary
The Washington Nationals added right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron to their roster after claiming him from the Toronto Blue Jays. Waldron is known for throwing a knuckleball and will likely pitch as a reliever to help improve the Nationals' struggling pitching staff.Key Facts
- Matt Waldron is the only active MLB pitcher who mainly throws a knuckleball.
- The Nationals claimed Waldron off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
- To make room for Waldron, the Nationals designated reliever Trevor Williams for assignment.
- Waldron started the season with the San Diego Padres, pitching both as a starter and reliever.
- Waldron's ERA (earned run average) this season is 7.54 over 14 appearances.
- The Nationals have a team ERA of 4.69, which is the fourth-worst in Major League Baseball this year.
- The Nationals have recently fallen to nine games below .500 and are 9.5 games out of a playoff spot.
- Waldron is expected to serve as a multi-inning reliever or swingman to support the Nationals' pitching staff.
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