Tuesday afternoon, the Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves:
Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jordan Weems.
Weems, 29, went 2–1 with six saves and a 3.38 ERA in 19 games for Triple-A Rochester. He struck out 32 batters and walked just five in 24.0 innings pitched. His six saves ranked second among Nationals Minor Leaguers. In 11 outings dating to April 30, Weems struck out 23 batters while walking just two in 14.1 innings pitched.
Recalled left-handed pitcher Francisco Perez from Triple-A Rochester
Perez, 24, joins the Nationals for his third Major League stint this season. He has pitched to a 2.51 ERA with 21 strikeouts, four walks and a .189 opponents’ batting average in 15 games for Triple-A Rochester this season.
Optioned right-handed pitcher Andres Machado to Triple-A Rochester
Designated right-handed pitcher Austin Voth for assignment