Carl Edwards Jr. Stats

Washington Nationals pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. allowed one hit while striking out one batter over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead and retired three of four batters he faced to secure his second save of the season. The 30-year-old has now notched two saves over his last three appearances. He owns a 3.24 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and a 40:20 K: BB across 41 2/3 innings in 2022. Fantasy managers searching for saves should look to add Edwards as he has been used as Washington's primary closer over the last few games.

5 months ago

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, they optioned right-hander Andres Machado to Triple-A Rochester and moved right-hander Mason Thompson to the 60-day injured list. Edwards had a 0.63 ERA and 0.50 WHIP while walking four and striking out 17 in 14 1/3 innings for Rochester to earn the call-up. The 30-year-old veteran has bounced around the league and has played for five different teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays last season. Edwards won't be fantasy relevant at all, but he'll bring some experience to Washington's bullpen.

over 6 months ago

The Washington Nationals signed relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor league deal on Friday, according to sources. In just 5 2/3 total innings with the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays last season, Edwards allowed seven earned runs (three home runs surrendered) while striking out six and walking three for an ERA of 11.12 in seven total appearances. The last time the 30-year-old right-hander had success at the major league level came in 2018 with the Chicago Cubs, when he had a 2.60 ERA and 1.31 WHIP while fanning 67 hitters and walking 32 in 52 innings over 58 relief outings. Edwards has a career ERA of 3.77 and three saves in seven big league seasons since 2015, and he'll provide the Nats with an experienced bullpen arm in 2022.

over 9 months ago