Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that relief pitcher Ryan Madson is unavailable to pitch in Game 5 of the World Series against the Red Sox on Sunday. Relievers Pedro Baez and Julio Urias will both be available. Madson has pitched in all four games of the World Series so far, so it's understandable that he'd be unavailable. He's gone just 2 1/3 frames, allowing three hits (one homer) and an earned run while walking two and fanning two.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling was left off the roster for the National League Division Series against the Braves in favor of relief pitcher Ryan Madson. Stripling was injured late in the year and was not the same pitcher he was early in the season when he made the All-Star team. Overall, Stripling was 8-6 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and career-high 10.0 K/9 in 33 outings (21 starts).
The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring relief pitcher Ryan Madson from the Washington Nationals on Friday, according to a source. It's unknown what the Dodgers are sending to the Nationals. Madson hasn't been all that effective this year in D.C. (5.28 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, four saves), but the 38-year-old brings veteran experience to a bullpen that really needs some help as they seek a playoff spot. Madson actually loses slight fantasy value, as he was a saves option for the Nats with Sean Doolittle still injured.
Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team that have put in a claim on Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson on Wednesday, according to a baseball source. The Dodgers were interested in Madson three years ago when he was a free agent. The veteran right-hander hasn't been very effective out of the bullpen this year and recently is coming off a back injury. Madson's fantasy value wouldn't change at all with a move to LA, where he'd be a setup man to closer Kenley Jansen.
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson has been claimed on revocable trade waivers by an unknown team, according to sources. That means that the claiming team has a few days to work out a trade for Madson. The 38-year-old veteran recently came off the disabled list and hasn't been all that good for the Nats this year with a 5.28 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 over 44 1/3 innings. He wouldn't suddenly become attractive with a move to a better team.
Kelvin Herrera Done For Season, Ryan Madson Back From DL
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (foot) has suffered a torn Lisfranc ligament in his left foot and will miss the rest of the season. Reliever Ryan Madson (back) has been activated from the disabled list and should be the favorite for saves once again until closer Sean Doolittle (foot) returns from the DL. Madson could share save chances with Koda Glover, but you should consider adding Madson if you need saves.
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson (back) is in Phoenix, Arizona, doing electric therapy for his back. It doesn't sound like the veteran reliever will be back anytime soon. He was an option in the ninth inning for a short period of time with both Sean Doolittle and Kelvin Herrera injured, but that didn't last very long. With Herrera expected back soon and Doolittle on the mend, Madson is highly unlikely to be an option in the ninth inning whenever he's ready to return.
The Washington Nationals placed relief pitcher Ryan Madson (back) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, relief pitchers Trevor Gott and Tim Collins were called up. Sammy Solis was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse and Erick Fedde (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day DL. The Nats bullpen is now officially a mess with Sean Doolittle, Kelvin Herrera and Madson on the shelf. Madson had allowed five earned runs in his last two outings, including a blown save and a loss on Sunday against the Cubs. He can be dropped now. Koda Glover is likely now the favorite for save chances until Doolittle returns, but he's only tossed 1 2/3 innings in the majors this year and allowed the game-winning homer on Monday night. Justin Miller and Greg Holland are other options. Only go after Glover if you're desperate for saves.
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson (back) could be headed to the disabled list after Sunday's meltdown against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran righty gave up a game winning grand slam to David Bote in the ninth inning on Sunday. Afterwards, Madson admitted he's been dealing with back pain that makes it difficult for him to finish his pitches. It's unclear if this will result in the DL stint. Koda Glover would most likely take over the closer role if Madson lands on the disabled list.
Ryan Madson Blows Save On Sunday, Reportedly Injured
Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson blew Sunday's game against the Cubs in the ninth inning. With closer Sean Doolittle and set-up man Kelvin Herrera on the disabled list, Madson was the next man up. He came in with a three-run lead, allowed one hit, then hit two batters and gave up a grand slam to David Bote. This one game alone could remove Madson from the role, given that he has been shaky this season and that recently he has been dealing with pain shooting up his leg. Potential replacement options include Justin Miller, Greg Holland and Koda Glover.
