The Nationals announced today that right-hander Andry Lara has been recalled to serve as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader. He will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.
Though the 22-year-old is still looking for his major league debut, it’s not his first time in the majors. The Nats also recalled him to serve as the 27th man for a doubleheader on April 20th, but he didn’t get into either contest that day and was sent right back down to the minors.
It seems more likely that he will be needed this time. In the first contest today, starter Trevor Williams allowed six runs in the first inning, requiring 54 pitches to get through the frame. With still most of that game to go and another contest after that, it seems like Lara will be needed at some point.
More to come.