Salazar cleared waivers Wednesday and elected free agency.
Salazar was one of four players that the Nationals booted off their 40-man roster after the end of the regular season, and he will now begin the offseason looking for a new opportunity. The 27-year-old righty turned in an unsightly 8.38 ERA and 2.17 WHIP across 29 innings in the big leagues this season, so he will most likely have to settle for a minor-league pact.
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Nationals' Eduardo Salazar: Sent down to minors
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The Nationals optioned Salazar to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Salazar will lose his place on the active roster to make room for Luis Garcia, who signed with Washington on Tuesday. Salazar has struggled quite a bit in the big leagues this season, giving up 27 earned runs across 29 innings.
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Nationals' Eduardo Salazar: Recalled from Rochester
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The Nationals recalled Salazar from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.
Salazar had a hard time finding his footing in the majors to begin the season, posting a 9.77 ERA and 2.23 WHIP in 15.2 innings. Since returning to Triple-A on May 7, he's given up just two runs in 10.1 frames while striking out eight batters and walking seven. His turnaround will buy him another chance in the Nationals' bullpen, though he likely won't see many high-leverage opportunities. Jorge Lopez was DFA'd in a corresponding move.
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Nationals' Eduardo Salazar: Seeing heavy workload early
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Salazar has appeared in three of the Nationals' first five games this season, allowing one run on six hits and a walk in three innings. He has yet to strike out a batter.
The 26-year-old righty is filling a low-leverage role in the Washington bullpen, but that's resulted in frequent usage with the team off to a 1-4 start and having been out-scored 28-14 in the four losses. Salazar split last season between the Dodgers and Nats, posting a 2.87 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 27:14 K:BB in 29.1 innings with three holds in 26 appearances.
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Nationals' Eduardo Salazar: Rejoins bullpen
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The Nationals recalled Salazar from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Salazar was just optioned Tuesday but is eligible to return since he's replacing an injured player in Jordan Weems (lower leg). He'll operate in low-leverage situations.
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Nationals' Eduardo Salazar: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Nationals optioned Salazar to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
He is clearing out to make room for DJ Herz, who will start Tuesday's game against the Padres. Salazar had one two-inning scoreless appearance out of the bullpen during his brief stint on the Nationals' active roster.
The Nationals recalled Salazar from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.
Washington claimed Salazar off waivers from Seattle on June 13 and will now give him an opportunity with the big-league club a month later. The righty reliever has posted an excellent 0.84 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 10.2 frames with Rochester since joining the Nationals organization. Pitcher Jackson Rutledge was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Nationals' Eduardo Salazar: Claimed by Nats
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The Nationals claimed Salazar off waivers from the Mariners on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Salazar will remain in the minor leagues as he switches organizations for the second time this season, but he will still hold a 40-man roster spot. The 26-year-old righty has pitched two scoreless innings in the majors this year with the Dodgers, though he has struggled to a 5.59 ERA and 1.76 WHIP through 37 Triple-A innings.
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Mariners' Eduardo Salazar: DFA'd by Mariners
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Seattle designated Salazar for assignment Sunday.
Salazar's stay in the Mariners organization lasted two and a half weeks, as he had been claimed off waivers from the Dodgers on May 23. He didn't see any action at the big-league level with Seattle and appeared in four games with Triple-A Tacoma, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out one over 3.1 frames.
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Mariners' Eduardo Salazar: Claimed by M's
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The Mariners claimed Salazar off waivers from the Dodgers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
After pitching two scoreless innings for the Dodgers on May 15, Salazar was optioned to Triple-A and later designated for assignment. He'll once again hold a 40-man roster spot with his new club, though he will begin his tenure with the Mariners at Triple-A Tacoma. The 26-year-old right-hander has logged a 5.61 ERA and 1.78 WHIP through 33.2 innings across seven starts in the minors.
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Dodgers' Eduardo Salazar: Designated for assignment
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Salazar was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, and he'll now be placed on waivers after being dropped from the Dodgers' 40-man roster. If he goes unclaimed, he'll likely remain with Oklahoma City. The Dodgers acquired reliever Yohan Ramirez via trade from the Mets on Monday, and he'll replace Salazar on the 40-man roster and join the Dodgers ahead of their three-game series with the Diamondbacks.
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Dodgers' Eduardo Salazar: Recalled from OKC
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The Dodgers recalled Salazar from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Through seven starts at Triple-A, Salazar has posted a 5.61 ERA and 1.78 WHIP across 33.2 innings. Although he's been used exclusively as a starter in the minors this season, he will come out of the bullpen for the Dodgers, giving the team depth during its bullpen game Wednesday against the Giants. Gus Varland was optioned to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
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Dodgers' Eduardo Salazar: Sent back to minors
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The Dodgers optioned Salazar to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Salazar was in the majors for one day and didn't make an appearance out of the Dodgers' bullpen. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for Landon Knack, who was called up from Triple-A ahead of his start Wednesday against the Nationals.
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Dodgers' Eduardo Salazar: Latches on with Dodgers
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Salazar signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Thursday.
Salazar posted an 8.03 ERA in eight appearances for the Reds and a 6.65 ERA in 36 appearances in the minors in 2023. The Dodgers see something in him, though, which often can be a good sign. He figures to begin the 2024 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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Eduardo Salazar: Elects free agency
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Salazar elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Salazar made his major-league debut this past season at age 25 but was lit up for 11 earned runs over 12.1 innings of relief with the Reds. The right-hander will likely have to accept a minor-league deal in free agency.
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Reds' Eduardo Salazar: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Salazar cleared waivers Sunday and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville.
Salazar was optioned to Triple-A in early July and lost his spot on the 40-man roster after putting up an 8.24 ERA and 2.40 WHIP through 19.2 innings. Barring a dramatic turnaround in Louisville, Salazar may not return to the majors this season.
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Reds' Eduardo Salazar: Designated for assignment
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The Reds designated Salazar for assignment Friday.
Salazar had been had Triple-A since he was optioned July 2. With Louisville, the 25-year-old righty had a lofty 8.24 ERA in 19.2 innings, nearly identical to his 8.03 ERA in 12.1 big-league innings.
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Reds' Eduardo Salazar: Sent to Triple-A
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The Reds optioned Salazar to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Salazar tossed two innings and 36 pitches out of the bullpen in Saturday's 12-5 loss to the Padres and likely wasn't going to be available for at least a couple days, so the Reds elected to deactivate him in favor of a fresh arm in Derek Law (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. During his most recent stay in the big leagues, Salazar worked three innings between two appearances and was charged with five earned runs while allowing nine baserunners.
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Reds' Eduardo Salazar: Optioned to Triple-A
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Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Salazar will head to Louisville after he allowed six runs on 12 hits and three walks over 9.1 innings in six appearances with the Reds. Joel Kuhnel was called up Friday and will replace him on the major-league roster.
