RHP Joe Nathan was released by the Nationals on Wednesday. The 42-year-old was attempting a comeback at Triple-A Syracuse after having undergone two Tommy John surgeries. Nathan had compiled a 6.19 ERA in 17 appearances for Syracuse this season.

RHP Joe Nathan, who was in spring training with the Nationals as a non-roster player, has been picked up by Washington again. He signed a minor league deal and will report to Triple-A Syracuse, according to the Post-Standard of Syracuse. Nathan has 377 saves in his career but has dealt with injuries the past few seasons.

RHP Joe Nathan was signed by the Nationals on a minor-league contract after Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. The 42-year-old reliever, who's pitched for five other clubs during a 16-year major league career, was released by the club in late March and is expected to be sent to Triple-A Syracuse. In his last full season in the majors (2014), he was 5-4 with 38 saves and a 4.81 ERA in 62 relief appearances for Detroit.

Despite showing effectiveness in spring training, veteran right-hander Joe Nathan was released by the Washington Nationals on Monday.Nathan posted a 3.86 ERA in 12 spring appearances for the Nationals as he attempts to fully return from a second Tommy John surgery. The 42-year-old signed a minor league contract with the Nationals in January and Monday was the deadline for him to exercise an opt-out clause."There's 29 other teams," Nathan told reporters. "I knew every time I took the mound this spring, it wasn't just to try to make this club but showcase for other teams. It was important for me to get out there, even yesterday, in a spot where they probably already knew I wasn't going to make this team."Nathan pitched 6 1/3 innings with the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs last season. He underwent surgery in April 2015 after throwing only four pitches with the Detroit Tigers and also underwent the procedure in 2010.Nathan is eighth all time with 377 saves. He has four seasons with... [More]

Despite showing effectiveness in spring training, veteran right-hander Joe Nathan was released by the Washington Nationals on Monday.Nathan posted a 3.86 ERA in 12 spring appearances for the Nationals as he attempts to fully return from a second Tommy John surgery. The 42-year-old signed a minor league contract with the Nationals in January, and Monday was the deadline for him to exercise an opt-out clause.Nathan pitched 6 1/3 innings with the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs last season. He underwent surgery in April 2015 after throwing only four pitches with the Detroit Tigers and also underwent the procedure in 2010.Nathan is eighth all time with 377 saves.--Left-hander Scott Kazmir will start the season on the disabled list with an unspecified left hip injury, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.Roberts also said shortstop Corey Seager will remain in Arizona through Friday to work on his swing after recovering from a strained oblique.Kazmir, 33, missed most of the last... [More]

RHP Joe Nathan had his contract purchased from Double-A Richmond on Saturday. He signed as a free agent with the Giants organization on Aug. 16 after the Cubs released him Aug. 8. Manager Bruce Bochy said Nathan likely will pitch in the sixth and seventh innings. Nathan previously pitched for the Giants from 1999-2003 before he and LHP Francisco Liriano were traded to the Minnesota Twins for C A.J. Pierzynski and cash in 2003. Nathan is 63-34 with a 2.88 ERA and 377 career saves over 16 major league seasons.In six outings for Richmond, Nathan went 1-0 with two saves and a 0.00 ERA in six innings.

RHP Joe Nathan was signed to a minor-league contract. Nathan, who was designated for assignment earlier this month by the Chicago Cubs, will be sent to Double-A Richmond. Nathan, a sixth-round draft pick in 1995, played his first four seasons with the Giants before being dealt along with Francisco Liriano and Boof Bonser to Minnesota for A.J. Pierzynski.

RHP Joe Nathan was designated for assignment Friday, opening a spot on the Cubs' 25-man roster for OF Jorge Soler, who was activated from the disabled list. Nathan, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2015, signed with the Cubs this May and made his debut July 24 against Seattle. Nathan was 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in three relief appearances. His 377 career saves rank eighth all-time in the major leagues. "He just needed more time, and we just had so many other people to get involved," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said of the decision. "It didn't work out immediately in a sense. I do believe he's on the right path. I hope he gets another opportunity."

LHP Joe Nathan struck out three and earned his first victory since Sept. 24, 2013, on Sunday, striking out three in a scoreless inning of work at Milwaukee. Nathan hadn't pitched in a game since April of last season; he made one appearance for the Tigers on April 6 then underwent Tommy John surgery later that month. He was signed by Chicago in May and was activated from the disabled list Sunday morning.

RHP Joe Nathan will be activated from the disabled list Sunday prior to the Cubs' series finale at Milwaukee. Nathan, 41, hasn't pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. He signed a minor-league contract with Chicago in May and has been on a 30-day minor-league rehab assignment.

RHP Joe Nathan has reported to Double-A Tennessee to begin his rehab assignment. Nathan, 41, signed last month. The six-time All-Star has impressed the Cubs with his recovery from a second elbow surgery.

RHP Joe Nathan, 41, reported to Double-A Tennessee to begin his rehab assignment. The six-time All-Star, who signed last month, has impressed Chicago with his recovery from a second elbow surgery.

RHP Joe Nathan (Tommy John surgery in April 2015) had an encouraging first rehab outing Thursday for Double-A Tennessee. Nathan threw a scoreless inning, striking out two without allowing a hit or a walk.

RHP Joe Nathan was signed to a one-year contract Tuesday and immediately put on the 60-day disabled list.He continues to rehab from his second Tommy John surgery, performed last April. The six-time All-Star made just one appearance for the Tigers last season after saving 35 games for Detroit in 2014.

RHP Joe Nathan was signed by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Chicago placed the six-time All-Star reliever on the 60-day disabled list. The 41-year-old Nathan underwent Tommy John elbow surgery in April, 2015 and hasn't pitched since. There is no timetable set for the right-hander's return. Nathan has recorded 377 career saves, eighth most in baseball history.

The Chicago Cubs signed six-time All-Star reliever Joe Nathan on Tuesday and placed him on the 60-day disabled list.The 41-year-old Nathan underwent Tommy John elbow surgery in April, 2015 and hasn't pitched since. There is no timetable set for the right-hander's return.Nathan has recorded 377 career saves, eighth most in baseball history. He was a four-time All-Star during seven seasons with the Minnesota Twins from 2004-11. He also made the American League All-Star squad in both his seasons with the Texas Rangers (2012-13).Nathan spent the past two seasons with the Detroit Tigers. He began his career with the San Francisco Giants in 1999.

Nathan has been moved to the 60-day disabled list, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports.

The transfer is just a clerical move by the Tigers to open up a spot in the 40-man roster and doesn't really say anything about Nathan's long-term viability.

Nathan has a torn UCL and tendon in his right elbow, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Nathan "felt a pop" in his elbow during what was supposed to be his only rehab assignment Wednesday, and his words afterwards didn't sound particularly encouraging. He's now scheduled for season-ending surgery, which may risk ending the career of the 40-year-old reliever. Detroit will turn to Joakim Soria at closer for the remainder of the season.

Nathan (elbow) had his injury rehabilitation assignment recalled by the TIgers on Thursday.

Nathan will remain on the disabled list in what amounts to a procedural move for the team. There aren't any further details available regarding the injury just yet, but expect the 40-year-old's projected absence to be extended after he felt a pop in his elbow during his most recent rehab stint.

Nathan (elbow) said he felt a pop in his right arm during his rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, MLive.com reports. "It feels like I broke my arm," Nathan said. "I never have broken my arm, but I would assume this is what it feels like."

Nathan was scheduled to throw 25 pitches in what was expected to be his lone rehab outing, but the setback forced him off the hill after just 10 pitches. It doesn't sound good for the 40-year-old, but Nathan is expected to undergo a series of tests, including an MRI, to determine the true extent of the issue. Joakim Soria will continue to close for the Tigers for the time being.