Nationals Designate Zack Littell as Roster Shakeup Continues

WHO:

MLB.com - Zack Littell, 30, veteran right-hander for the Nationals.

MLB.com - Blake Butera, manager of the Nationals.

MLB.com - Brad Lord, right-hander reinstated from the injured list.

MLB.com - James Wood, slugger placed on the 10-day injured list.

MLB.com - Foster Griffin, All-Star left-hander traded to the Guardians.

MLB.com - Curtis Mead, infielder traded to the Red Sox.

MLB.com - Luis García Jr., infielder traded to the Yankees.

MLB.com - Jackson Kent, left-hander, No. 8 prospect.

MLB.com - Luis Perales, right-hander, No. 10 prospect.

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Nationals designated Zack Littell for assignment.

MLB.com - Littell allowed four runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings in a 5-0 loss to the Phillies.

MLB.com - Littell had a record of 7-8 with a 4.97 ERA in 112 1/3 innings this season.

MLB.com - The Nationals signed Littell to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027, guaranteeing him $7 million.

MLB.com - The Nationals lost seven games in a row and were 5 1/2 games back of the final NL Wild Card spot.

MLB.com - The Nationals won 10-4 against the Phillies, breaking a seven-game losing streak.

MLB.com - Miles Mikolas, scheduled to start, drove in a run in the game against the Phillies.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Citizens Bank Park, location of the Nationals' game against the Phillies.

MLB.com - The Nationals' roster changes occurred in Philadelphia.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Trade Deadline was on Monday at 6 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - The last Nationals pitcher to record an RBI was Erick Fedde on August 6, 2021.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Nationals are undergoing a roster shakeup following the Trade Deadline and poor performance.

MLB.com - Manager Blake Butera described the situation as a "reset" for the team.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Nationals designated Littell for assignment as part of their roster changes.

MLB.com - The Nationals are considering filling vacant starting rotation spots with players from Triple-A Rochester.

The Nationals have designated Zack Littell for assignment following a tough season where he posted a record of seven wins and eight losses with a 4.97 ERA. In a recent game against the Phillies, the Nationals broke a seven-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory, while Littell struggled, allowing four runs on seven hits over 6 and 2/3 innings. Manager Blake Butera described the team's current situation as a "reset," as they look to fill vacant spots in the starting rotation with players from Triple-A Rochester.