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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Out for season after surgery
Jonny Venters (shoulder) underwent surgery in mid-August to address a torn capsule in his left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.Venters has been on the injured list since early July and now won't be able to throw for about four months, so it's no guarantee he'll be ready for spring training, assuming he opts to continue his career. The 34-year-old finished the season with 11 runs allowed and a 12:10 K:BB across eight innings with the Braves and Washington Nationals.
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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Moves to 60-day IL
Jonny Venters (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.This move comes after Venters suffered a setback during a rehab appearance earlier in the week. The right-hander won't be eligible to return until Sept. 10 following his move to the 60-day shelf. Daniel Hudson, who was acquired from the Blue Jays on Wednesday, was added to the roster in a corresponding move.
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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Faces setback
Jonny Venters (shoulder) experienced discomfort after two pitches in a rehab appearance Tuesday and will have his MRI reviewed, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.Venters has been sidelined with a shoulder strain since July 12, and it appears as though his time on the 10-day injured list will last longer than expected after he suffered a setback in his first rehab appearance. The middle reliever carries an ERA of 12.38 with a 12:10 K:BB in 12 appearances for the Braves and Washington Nationals this season.
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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Dealing with shoulder strain
Jonny Venters was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain Thursday.The nature of the injury was initially undisclosed but was confirmed as a shoulder strain by the Washington Nationals on Friday. If the issue isn't a severe one, Venters could be back as soon as next Thursday, as the move was made retroactive to Monday, but the team has yet to announce a timeline.
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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Out with undisclosed injury
Jonny Venters landed on the 10-day injured list with an undisclosed injury Thursday.The assignment was made retroactive to Monday, so Venters will be eligible to return as soon as next Thursday. The veteran has had a rough time this season when healthy, allowing 16 runs (11 earned) in eight innings of work while posting a walk rate of 20.4 percent between Atlanta and Washington, so the Washington Nationals may not be looking to rush him back.
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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Stuck with first loss as Nat
Jonny Venters (0-1) took the loss Friday against the Royals, giving up three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk in the 11th inning while striking out one.The veteran lefty had to deal with a Ryan Zimmerman throwing error behind him, but Venters had already allowed the winning run to score at that point. He now has a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 5:2 K:BB in 3.1 innings since joining the Nats.
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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Called up by Washington
Jonny Venters' contract was selected by the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.Venters allowed 13 runs (nine earned) in 4.2 innings of work with the Braves earlier in the season before getting released. He allowed just a single run in seven innings with Double-A Harrisburg but also walked more batters (six) than he struck out (four).
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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Will join big club
The Washington Nationals intend to call up Jonny Venters from Double-A Harrisburg prior to Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Grant Paulsen of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.Washington is poised to add two veteran relievers to the 40-man and active rosters ahead of the series opener in Miami, with Fernando Rodney also slated to get the call to the big leagues. The Nationals already cleared a spot for one of the relievers by releasing Trevor Rosenthal on Sunday, but another player will still need to be removed from the 40-man roster later Tuesday. Venters failed to find much success in nine appearances out of the Atlanta bullpen earlier this season and didn't seem to get back on track during his time in Harrisburg. He allowed only one run and six hits in seven innings with the affiliate, but the 1.29 ERA was accompanied by a 4:6 K:BB.
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Nationals' Jonny Venters: Latches on with Nationals
Jonny Venters signed a minor-league contract with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.Venters has found a new home after his early-season struggles (17.36 ERA, 3.64 WHIP and 7:8 K:BB in 4.2 innings) with the Braves ultimately led to his release in mid-May. The veteran reliever will report to Double-A Harrisburg, where he'll look to find his footing before potentially earning a promotion to the majors.
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Jonny Venters: Cut loose by Braves
Jonny Venters was released by the Braves on Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.Venters made nine appearances for the Braves this season, allowing 13 runs (nine earned) in 4.2 innings of work while posting a 7:8 K:BB. Jerry Blevins will take his place on the roster.
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