Gus Varland

Gus Varland struck out two batters while allowing one hit over 1.1 scoreless frames to earn the save in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

After Thursday's win over the Twins, Varland now has a 3.07 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with four saves, two blown saves and four holds across 16 appearances. He is expected to continue to operate as the primary closer until Clayton Beeter (forearm) returns from the injured list.

Gus Varland struck out one batter and allowed one hit over 1 1/3 innings pitched in the Nationals win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Varland tallied his third save of the season and is likely to continue to see the bulk of the save chances with Clayton Beeter on the injured list. Varland has a 2.84 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP so far this season.

Gus Varland struck out one batter while allowing one hit and one walk over a scoreless frame to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

After the win, Varland now has a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with two saves, one blown save and one hold through six appearances. Clayton Beeter had seen both of the save opportunities prior to the last two, but Varland was called upon for the second straight save chance. The Nationals appear willing to use both in the ninth inning, making it difficult for fantasy managers to trust either reliever.

Gus Varland struck out one batter in a scoreless appearance to earn the save in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

He now has a 5.40 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a one save through five appearances. Varland was called upon after Clayton Beeter was unavailable after pitching in the first two games of the series. Varland may have earned the trust of the coaching staff to be the second in line for save chances.

The Nationals claimed RHP Gus Varland off of waivers.

Fantasy Impact

Varland was designated for assignment last week by the Diamondbacks. He'll add veteran relief depth for Washington.