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Barnes (8-2) blew the save but picked up the win Sunday over Atlanta, allowing a solo home run in the sixth inning. The journeyman right-hander had never won more than three games coming into 2024, but Barnes was in the right place at the right time once again Sunday. He coughed up a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth on a Matt Olson blast, but the Nationals immediately reclaimed the lead in the top of the seventh and never looked back. Since the All-Star break, Barnes has gone 3-0 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.02 WHIP an d 19:4 K:BB in 19.2 innings.
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Barnes (3-2) was credited with the win Sunday over Atlanta, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless inning of relief. DJ Herz got the start but lasted only 4.1 innings, and Barnes was the next pitcher on the mound with the Nationals ahead 7-2. The 34-year-old right-hander has been inconsistent in a low-leverage role, posting a 4.35 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB through 20.2 innings, and he has zero holds or saves in 20 appearances.
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The Nationals selected Barnes' contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Barnes nearly won a spot with a strong spring and had tossed eight scoreless innings with a 10:2 K:BB at Rochester to earn a promotion. The 34-year-old veteran will operate in middle relief.
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The Nationals reassigned Barnes to minor-league camp Saturday. Barnes pitched well this spring but still wasn't able to crack the Opening Day bullpen. It's not clear whether he plans to opt out of his contract or report to Triple-A Rochester to begin the season.
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Barnes signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Barnes' most recent big-league experience came with the Cardinals last year, as he held a 5.93 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with eight strikeouts over 13.2 innings. The veteran reliever will provide the Nationals with some experienced depth.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WAS | 63 | 0 | 66.0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 20 | 67 | 4.36 | 1.31 |
| 2023 | STL | 13 | 0 | 13.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 5.92 | 1.53 |
| 2022 | DET-NYY | 23 | 0 | 22.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 5.64 | 1.43 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/26 | vs  |
- | - | - | 0.1 | 0 | 18.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 9/25 | vs |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 18.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 9/22 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 27.00 | 1 | 1 | 2.00 |
| 9/18 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.2 | 3 | 54.00 | 1 | 2 | 2.40 |
| 9/16 | @ |
- | 1 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
| 9/10 | vs  |
- | - | - | 0.2 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| 9/07 | @  |
- | - | - | 0.2 | 2 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |