Tanner Rainey

Tanner Rainey was placed on the 60-day IL Wednesday with a right UCL sprain. Tyler Clippard was recalled and will join the Nationals bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Rainey was in the midst of a great first half for the Nationals. In 29 appearances (1-3) he had a 3.30 ERA, .228 OBA, a 10.80 K/9 ratio, and was 12-for-16 in save chances. This is a big blow to the Nationals and fantasy managers. It is safe to move on from Rainey at this point.

Tanner Rainey tossed a perfect ninth inning Wednesday, striking out two and picking up the save in the Nationals' 3-2 win over the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Rainey has held opponents scoreless in five of his last seven relief appearances for the Nationals, striking out 10 batters in that span. The right-hander carries a 1.32 WHIP and 3.54 ERA to go along with a 11.57 K/9 ratio and 12 saves in 28 relief appearances this season.

Tanner Rainey failed to shut the door on the Marlins Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit while also walking one and striking out two, blowing the save opportunity and picking up the loss in the Nationals' 3-2 loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Rainey has now blown two consecutive save opportunities, allowing three runs in two innings on the mound in that span. The right-hander will look to turn things around on the mound, carrying a 3.67 ERA and 1.37 WHIP to go along with an 11.33 K/9 ratio with 11 saves in 27 relief appearances this season.

Tanner Rainey failed to shut the door on the Marlins Sunday, allowing two runs on one hit while also walking one and striking out two in one inning on the mound, blowing the save opportunity in the Nationals' 7-4 loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Rainey snapped a streak of four consecutive relief appearances for the Nationals Sunday, unable to fool the Marlins hitters. The right-hander carries a 1.35 WHIP and 3.46 ERA to go along with an 11.08 K/9 ratio with 11 saves in 26 relief appearances this season.

Tanner Rainey tossed a scoreless ninth inning on the mound Tuesday, allowing one hit while also walking one and striking out one and picking up the save in the Nationals' 3-1 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Rainey has now recorded four consecutive scoreless appearances out of the Nationals' bullpen, striking out four and picking up four saves in that span. The right-hander carries a 1.32 WHIP and 2.88 ERA to go along with a 10.80 K/9 ratio and 11 saves in 25 relief appearances this season.