Daniel Hudson

Nationals reliever Daniel Hudson allowed three hits and struck out two over 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn save in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Regular closer Sean Doolittle was unavailable after pitching three times over the last four days, but he has also struggled a bit of late. It seems like Hudson could be the next man up whenever Doolittle is unavailable, or if he continues to struggle.

Blue Jays reliever Daniel Hudson has been traded to the Washington Nationals for Kyle Johnston, according to Scott Mitchell of TSN in Canada.

Fantasy Impact

It was no secret that the Nationals were seeking bullpen help, and Hudson may not be the only reliever they acquire before today's deadline. Hudson has a 3.00 ERA and 48 strikeouts over 48 innings. He will not be supplanting Sean Doolittle from the closer role, but he should step into late-inning duty fairly quickly.

Daniel Hudson allowed one run on two hits and a walk in 1 1/3 innings against the Yankees on Saturday but came away with his second save of the season. He struck out one batter.

Fantasy Impact

Hudson could be in line for some more save opportunities with closer Ken Giles dealing with nerve inflammation in his elbow and is day-to-day. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates on the situation.

The Angels have signed Daniel Hudson to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact

Hudson will earn $1.5 million if he makes the roster, with another $1.5 million available in incentives. The 31-year-old reliever posted a 4.11 ERA over 46 innings last season with the Dodgers. His season was cut short by nearly two months with a forearm issue.

Daniel Hudson went 2/3 of an inning allowing five runs against the Red Sox. He allowed four hits and one walk.

Fantasy Impact

Hudson was acquired in the Corey Dickerson trade as salary relief for the Pirates. He is not going to be a fantasy asset except possibly in a holds league. He may end up being an overpaid innings eater in the bullpen. If not for his salary, the Rays might DFA him and he holds no fantasy value at this time.