Nationals To Select Jared Simpson

Key Points:

• The Washington Nationals have officially selected pitchers Jared Simpson and Yohandy Morales to join the major league roster, with catcher Drew Millas moved to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot.
• Jared Simpson, a 26-year-old left-handed pitcher and 2023 eighth-round draft pick, has split the season between Double-A and Triple-A, posting a 2.30 ERA with a high strikeout rate but control issues, including a 15% walk rate.
• Simpson primarily serves as a bullpen pitcher and has recently made his longest career appearances as an opener, with the Nationals planning to use him out of the bullpen during his first major league stint.
• Although not ranked among the Nationals’ top prospects, Simpson’s contract selection is a proactive move ahead of potential Rule 5 Draft eligibility, providing the team an opportunity to evaluate him at the major league level as rosters expand.
• Drew Millas remains on the injured list due to a fractured left index finger and has not yet started a rehab assignment, with his return timeline uncertain despite eligibility for reinstatement in about a week.