Nationals part ways with former Yankees 14.73 ERA reliever

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The Washington Nationals have made a notable roster move before Sunday’s series finale against the New York Yankees. 

The NL East club announced that first baseman Abimelec Ortiz was called up from Triple-A Rochester. 

Ortiz will take the roster spot of left-hander Matt Krook, who was designated for assignment, per Washington’s announcement. 

The 24-year-old was acquired from the Texas Rangers in the trade that sent MacKenzie Gore to Texas. 

Ortiz, born in Puerto Rico, will be making his Major League debut today. He is batting third as the Nationals’ DH. 

Krook made his MLB debut in 2023 with the Yankees. 

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He has an ugly 14.73 ERA and is averaging 8.6 walks per nine innings in 14.2 career innings. 

Krook made three appearances for Washington, allowing two earned runs with two strikeouts in 2.2 innings. 

The lefty has spent most of the last four years in the minors. The 31-year-old has thrown a career-high 6.1 innings this season for the Nationals and Athletics. 

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