{"id":546814,"date":"2026-01-31T00:48:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T00:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/546814\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T00:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T00:48:25","slug":"braves-lose-pitcher-to-nationals-via-waiver-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/546814\/","title":{"rendered":"Braves lose pitcher to Nationals via waiver claim"},"content":{"rendered":"

Braves lose pitcher to Nationals via waiver claim<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Washington Nationals<\/a> claimed right-handed pitcher<\/a> George Soriano off waivers from the Atlanta Braves<\/a>, the team announced Friday. As a result, shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.<\/p>\n

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Soriano, 26, was claimed off waivers by the Braves in early January. Atlanta ultimately designated him for assignment in late January, which led to Washington\u2019s waiver claim on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Braves may look to make more moves before spring training<\/a>. While losing Soriano to the Nationals is not ideal, Atlanta has plenty of pitching depth. Nevertheless, the Soriano addition could benefit Washington in 2026.<\/p>\n

Soriano features potential. Through 26 games pitched in 2023 with the Miami Marlins, he had a respectable 3.81 ERA out of the bullpen. In 2024 and 2025, however, he struggled to find success. Soriano recorded a 6.75 ERA in 2024 and 8.35 ERA in 2025. It will be interesting to see if a fresh start helps him get back on track.<\/p>\n

In 2025, he ranked in the 75th percentile for fastball velocity. He relies on a slider, though, which is the pitch he throws most consistently. The right-handed pitcher also throws a changeup and a sinker in addition to his slider and a four-seam fastball.<\/p>\n

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For a rebuilding Nationals squad<\/a>, taking a chance on Soriano makes sense. Washington is looking for young players with high ceilings, and Soriano\u2019s potential remains intriguing despite his up and down overall results.<\/p>\n

This waiver claim could prove to be a quality move for Washington during the 2026 season. The Braves may end up regretting their decision to designate George Soriano for assignment.<\/p>\n

Related: 1 last-minute trade Braves must make before spring training<\/a><\/p>\n

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