Washington Nationals: Friday Roster Notes. Ryan Mattheus' Contract Purchased. Ryan Zimmerman To Triple-A Syracuse.

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 10, 2011 3:57 PM EDT

According to several reports this afternoon, (the first I saw by the Washington Times' Amanda Comak) the Washington Nationals have purchased the contract of RHP Ryan Mattheus from Triple-A Syracuse. No corresponding move has been announced.

Mattheus, a 6'3'', 27-year-old Colorado Rockies' '03 19th Round pick, was acquired by Nationals along w/ RHP Robinson Fabian in a July '09 trade for LHP Joe Beimel, after Mattheus had undergone Tommy John surgery. In 22 games and 24.2 IP between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse this season, the Galt, California-born pitcher has a (2-1) record, 1.46 ERA, eight walks (2.92 BB/9) and 28 K's (10.22 K/9).

The Harrisburg Senators (@HBGSenators) announced on Twitter this afternoon that Sens' RHP Ryan Tatusko, who was acquired in a deadline deal last year that sent IF Cristian Guzman, had been promoted to Triple-A while RHP Pat Lehman was moved from Class-A Potomac to Double-A. Tatusko, 26, has moved back and forth between the rotation and the bullpen this year, compiling a (2-4) record in 12 games, 9 starts and 47.0 IP in which he's walked 26 (4.98 BB/9) and K'd 40 (7.66 K/9). Lehman, 24, a 13th Round pick in 2009, is (2-0) in 13 games, 12 appearances, walking no one and striking out 11 (6.32 K/9) in 15.2 IP.

The Nationals also announced that Ryan Zimmerman, who's been rehabbing in the system but has the night off on Friday, will join the Triple-A Chiefs this weekend as he continues to work his way back from a torn abdominal muscle.

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Man, you guys weren't kidding when you said Zimmerman had to master every level.

Rizzo is tough.

Patiently waiting for "next year" since 1971.

by Princess Jazzy on Jun 10, 2011 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, he's skipping Harrisburg...

Brain: "Pinky, are you pondering what i'm pondering?"
Pinky: "Yes, but isn't a cucumber that small called a gherkin?"

by jbg2772 on Jun 10, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

He's just killing time until the team is back home.

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Jun 10, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Cole Kimball to DL with right shoulder inflammation for anyone who hasn't seen it tweeted repeatedly...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 10, 2011 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

Shoulder inflammation? Or Manager's Irritation? LOL

Patiently waiting for "next year" since 1971.

by Princess Jazzy on Jun 10, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Similar symptoms...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 10, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

In all honesty, I think it's good that they're showing the guys in the bullpen that if you don't produce, you're gone.

Now, if only they would do the same thing with the hitters…

Patiently waiting for "next year" since 1971.

by Princess Jazzy on Jun 10, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Im not shure, but I cant think of any reason they would fake an injury for Kimball, he has options

by jeff550 on Jun 10, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't think so either, just been a continuing joke about how Gaudin, Slaten were "injured"...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 10, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Just a little levity. Lord knows we all need it.

Patiently waiting for "next year" since 1971.

by Princess Jazzy on Jun 10, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

This will also give him the time to play some minor league ball again and try and cut the walks down. Next on the list, H-Rod, well, err, again.

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Threeve.

by Mattionals on Jun 10, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

H-Rod's here to stay...

Pretty sure there are no options left and in spite of the wildness I doubt he’d make it through waivers.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 10, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

You misunderstood me,

I mean they will find another “ailment” for H-Rod if he continues to struggle with control and place him on the DL. Honestly this team is probably the most troublesome to try and ease a young pitcher into the pen. I know H-Rod pitched in the bigs back in Oakland, but it is incredibly obvious that they rushed him up for his velocity. Guys like H-Rod, Kimball, and someone like Burnett who is struggling greatly all need very low pressure situations to go out there and take the ball. H-Rod has gotten a few, Kimball less and Burnett really hasn’t gotten any. An anemic offense does not a young or faltering bullpen help fix.

Name a number between three and five.
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Threeve.

by Mattionals on Jun 11, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey How long is Zim gonna stay in Syracuse

I cant go tomorrow night, but he will play Sunday right?

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby

by ryzim22 on Jun 10, 2011 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

Probably

that would give him a travel day to get back to DC before the nats game tuesday.

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Jun 10, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely Saturday as per a Nats' press release, nothing about Sunday, but I don't see why he wouldn't...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 10, 2011 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn, Flores hurt his shoulder

hope he is ok, he is staying in, but had trouble throwing

by jeff550 on Jun 10, 2011 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Ugh. That's horrible news...

Stay strong, Jesus.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

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