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By Michael DeRosa
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The Washington Nationals are parting ways with one of their veteran pitchers.
The Nationals have announced that they have designated pitcher Zack Littell for assignment. The National League East team also shared that they have reinstated pitcher Brad Lord from the 15-day injured list.
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Littell joined the Nationals last offseason when he signed a one-year, $7 million contract with them in free agency. This was after the 6-foot-4 righty posted a 10-8 record, a 3.81 ERA, and 130 strikeouts in 32 appearances split between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cincinnati Reds during the 2025 season.
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After posting back-to-back seasons with an ERA under 4.00 from 2024 to 2025, Littell struggled this campaign with the Nationals before being designated for assignment. In 23 appearances this season with the Nationals, he had a 7-8 record to go along with a 4.97 ERA. With this, it is not necessarily surprising to see the Nationals moving on from him.
In 257 career major league games over nine MLB seasons split between the Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Rays, Reds, and Nationals, Littell has recorded a 41-37 record, a 4.05 ERA, and 566 strikeouts. With career numbers like these, he could generate some interest around the league if he hits the free agent market. Teams are always on the hunt for pitchers with a lot of experience, and Littell fits that description.
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