Nats nearer Doolittle goes to IL after blown save
Washington Nationals nearer Sean Doolittle was positioned on the 10-day injured listing Sunday with proper knee tendinitis, a day after he blew his sixth save probability of the season.
Doolittle, 32, allowed three house runs and 4 runs within the ninth inning Saturday evening in opposition to the Milwaukee Brewers to blow a three-run lead for the Nationals. Washington ultimately misplaced the sport 15-14 in 14 innings.
“He has all the time had knee points,” Nationals supervisor Dave Martinez mentioned Sunday, in line with the Washington Occasions. “He cannot get on that entrance facet like he needs to (on his supply). I informed him, ‘You aren’t letting anyone down. However we have now to get you proper.’ It got here to a head.”
Martinez mentioned Sunday that he he’ll play matchups together with his bullpen within the ninth inning throughout Doolittle’s absence. However he made it clear that Doolittle won’t lose his job.
“When he does come again, he is our nearer,” Martinez informed reporters.
Nationals nearer Sean Doolittle has struggled because the All-Star break, going Zero-2 with a 7.36 ERA. Scott Taetsch/Getty Photos
“I am nonetheless looking for solutions,” Doolittle mentioned after Saturday’s sport. “I do not know. … It simply wasn’t popping out tonight. That a part of the order, that staff, there’s simply nowhere to cover.”
Proper-hander Kyle McGowin was recalled from Double-A Harrisburg in a corresponding transfer.
The Nationals (66-56) at present maintain the primary wild-card spot within the Nationwide League, with a 1½-game lead over the Chicago Cubs.
The Related Press contributed to this report.