Paolo Espino

Paolo Espino will join the active roster Friday with Patrick Corbin going on the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact

Espino has spent most of the 2023 season with Triple-A Rochester. The 36-year-old has posted a 4.33 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 13 games this season in Triple-A.

Paolo Espino lasted just 1/3 of an inning on the mound in the second game of a doubleheader for the Nationals Tuesday, allowing seven runs on five hits while also walking two in the Nationals' 8-0 loss to the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Espino allowed four or more runs in each of his last two starts for the Nationals, posting a 2.50 K/BB ratio in that span. The 35-year-old carries a 1.37 WHIP and 4.84 ERA with 92 strikeouts in 42 appearances (19 starts) on the mound this season.

Paolo Espino lasted five innings on the mound for the Nationals Tuesday, allowing four runs on five hits while also striking out five in the Nationals' 8-2 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Espino has allowed three or more runs in two of his last four starts for the Nationals, posting an 18K/2BB ratio in that span. The 35-year-old right-hander carries a 1.31 WHIP and 4.30 ERA with 92 strikeouts in 41 appearances (18 starts) on the mound this season.

Paolo Espino lasted four innings on the mound for the Nationals Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits while also walking two and striking out two in the Nationals' 3-2 win over the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Espino has allowed three runs or less in each of his three September starts for the Nationals, posting a 6.50 K/BB ratio in that span. The 35-year-old right-hander carries a 4.17 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with 87 strikeouts in 40 appearances (17 starts) on the mound this season.

Paolo Espino lasted five innings on the mound for the Nationals Tuesday, allowing three runs on seven hits while also striking out five in the Nationals' 4-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Espino has allowed three runs or less in each of his last four starts for the Nationals, posting a 19K/4BB ratio in that span. The right-hander has been maddeningly inconsistent for much of the season, posting a 4.28 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 80 strikeouts in 36 appearances (16 starts) on the mound this season.