Willingham was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Willingham joined the Nationals on Sept. 1 for his latest stint in the majors, and he had a 3.48 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 4:5 K:BB over 10.1 innings during his time with the big club. His overall numbers in the majors this year are much worse with 18 earned runs allowed in 24.1 frames.
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Nationals' Amos Willingham: Recalled from Rochester
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The Nationals recalled Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Willingham hasn't fared well in the majors this season, surrendering 14 runs in 14 innings out of the bullpen. Nonetheless, he'll come up from Triple-A to give Washington extra bullpen depth to close out the season.
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Nationals' Amos Willingham: Returned to Triple-A
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The Nationals returned Willingham to Triple-A Rochester after Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Willingham appeared in the first game of the double dip, allowing two runs over 1.1 innings. He's been roughed up during his time with the big club this season with a 9.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over 14 frames.
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Nationals' Amos Willingham: Up as 27th man Tuesday
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Willingham will serve as the 27th man for the Nationals in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Willingham gives the Nats an extra bullpen arm as they play a twin bill Tuesday to make up for Monday's rainout. The 24-year-old right-hander has allowed 12 earned runs in 12.2 innings of work this season at the major-league level.
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Nationals' Amos Willingham: Sent back to minors
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The Nationals optioned Willingham to Triple-A Rochester following Saturday's 7-3 win over the Reds, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Washington reinstated right-hander Trevor Williams (personal) from the bereavement list Sunday to fill the opening on the 26-man active roster. Willingham was up with the big club for one week and made three relief appearances, covering 3.2 innings and striking out five while allowing one earned run on five hits and one walk.
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Nationals' Amos Willingham: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Nationals recalled Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Washington had optioned Willingham to Triple-A on Wednesday, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Nationals just four days later since fellow reliever Rico Garcia (biceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Willingham is expected to handle a low-leverage role out of the Nationals bullpen while he's up with the big club.
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Nationals' Amos Willingham: Sent to Triple-A
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Willingham was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Willingham will head back to Rochester exactly one month after being called up. He produced a bloated 11.00 ERA and 2.11 WHIP with five strikeouts over nine innings in nine appearances with the Nationals. Washington selected Andres Machado's contract from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Nationals' Amos Willingham: Selected from Triple-A
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The Nationals selected Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Willingham began turning heads in Double-A Harrisburg after he made 10 shutout appearances while striking out 14 batters through 10.2 frames. While his stats dipped a bit following his Triple-A promotion (3.46 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 13 IP), he's now earned his first call up to the big leagues. Willingham will add depth to Washington's bullpen and likely serve in middle relief.
