Availability
Orlando Ribalta struck out one batter over 0.2 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atlanta.
Fantasy Impact
He now has a 2.31 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with two saves, one blown save and one hold across 12 appearances. The 28-year-old has been solid when called upon and was able to shut the door on a late rally by the Braves.
The Nationals recalled RHP Orlando Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester.
Fantasy Impact
Ribalta will add depth in the middle of the Nationals bullpen.
The Nationals optioned Orlando Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester.
Fantasy Impact
Ribalta recorded his first career save for Washington. He'll return to Triple-A to make room for Richard Lovelady.
The Nationals recalled Orlando Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester.
Fantasy Impact
Ribalta and Jackson Rutledge get recalled with Ken Waldichuk and Cole Henry placed both on the injured list.
The Nationals have optioned right-hander Orlando Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester.
Fantasy Impact
Despite the demotion, Ribalta had a nice spring, allowing just one earned run with six strikeouts against two walks in 7 1/3 innings of Cactus League action. The 28-year-old was shelled for a 7.03 ERA in 22 outings for the Nats in 2025, but posted a 2.00 ERA in a modest nine innings across Double-A and Triple-A, as well.