RHP Erik Davis and RHP Taylor Hill, designated for assignment by the Nationals on Jan. 6, cleared waivers and were outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Davis, 29, went a combined 1-2 with three saves in 37 relief appearances for three teams in the Washington farm system last year.

RHP Erik Davis and RHP Taylor Hill were designated for assignment by the Nationals on Wednesday to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for newly signed INFs Daniel Murphy and Stephen Drew. Davis, 29, went a combined 1-2 with three saves in 37 relief appearances for three teams in the Washington farm system last year.

Davis was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Davis has toiled in the minors since returning from the DL due to Tommy John surgery, but Drew Storen's ill-advised run-in with a locker forced the Nationals to need some bullpen help. In 48.2 innings across three levels in 2015, the 28-year-old has a mediocre 3.88 ERA and .623 WHIP. Control has also been an issue with a 5.0 BB/9.

Davis (elbow) was activated from the 15-day DL and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Davis underwent Tommy John surgery in 2014 prior to the season, but is finally ready to pitch. As a September call-up in 2013, he was still considered part of the Nationals roster after missing the 2014 campaign. As a result, he had to be optioned Monday to Triple-A, where he will look to pick up where he left off in 2013.

Davis was assigned to Double-A Harrisburg for a rehab assignment, Byron Kerr of MASN reports.

Davis hasn't pitched in the majors since 2013 and the Nationals don't have any relievers in immediate danger of demotion, so there's a decent chance he stays in the minors. If he does get called up, Matt Grace or Sammy Solis could be the ones sent down.

Davis (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of CSN Washington reports.

Davis will continue an arduous rehab process following last April's Tommy John surgery, which is expected to keep him on the shelf until at least early-May. Even if he's able to return, the right-hander would likely serve in middle relief, limiting his fantasy value.

Davis threw a bullpen session Tuesday -- his first since undergoing Tommy John surgery, MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports.

The 28-year-old reliever threw 25 fastballs Tuesday and intends to throw three bullpen sessions a week for the next four weeks. The plan is to then move on to throwing batting practices before facing hitters soon after camp breaks. Davis wants to be ready to pitch out of the Nationals' bullpen by September, which illustrates his lack of fantasy value heading into 2015.

Nationals reliever Erik Davis recently underwent Tommy John surgery.

Davis sustained a right elbow sprain in early February, and surgery was among the options. The right-hander had a 3.12 ERA and 12/1 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings last season with the club. He's looking at being back sometime early in 2015.

Erik Davis (elbow) will be evaluated in two weeks.

Davis is still attempting to rehab a right elbow sprain. He was placed on the 60-day disabled list last month and may need surgery if he doesn't begin to improve.

Nationals placed RHP Erik Davis on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for new backup catcher Jose Lobaton. Davis posted a 3.12 ERA in 8 2/3 innings last season in Washington.

Nationals recalled RHP Erik Davis from Triple-A Syracuse.

The 26-year-old rookie struggled during his brief time with the Nationals early in the season, posting a 6.23 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 7/1 K/BB ratio over 4 1/3 innings. Presumably, he'll be used in low-leverage situations initially.

Nationals optioned RHP Erik Davis to Triple-A Syracuse.

Davis has allowed three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of relief this season with Washington. The 26-year-old right-hander is headed back to the Syracuse bullpen.

Nationals recalled RHP Erik Davis from Triple-A Syracuse.

Davis, 26, will provide bullpen depth and is taking the place of Jeff Kobernus on the active roster. He has a 3.77 ERA over 25 appearances at the Triple-A level.

Nationals optioned RHP Erik Davis to Triple-A Syracuse.

Davis allowed seven hits and three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings during his short stay in the major leagues. He could be given another shot later this summer.

Nationals recalled RHP Erik Davis from Triple-A Syracuse.

With Bryce Harper on the disabled list, Davis will provide bullpen depth. The 26-year-old has a 3.00 ERA in 21 appearances with the Nationals' Triple-A affiliate.

The Nationals are expected to call up right-hander Erik Davis from Triple-A Syracuse.

With Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper both candidates for the disabled list, Davis will be promoted to provide bullpen depth. The 26-year-old has a 3.00 ERA in 21 appearances with the Nationals' Triple-A affiliate this season.

Nationals optioned RHP Erik Davis to Triple-A Syracuse.

Davis allowed no runs and struck out eight in seven Grapefruit League innings this spring. The 26-year-old is likely to make his major league debut this season.