Nationals sign ex-Astros, Orioles 4.81 ERA reliever for bullpen depth

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The Washington Nationals signed reliever Shawn Dubin to a minor league contract. Dubin, who has a 4.81 ERA in 64 MLB appearances, will be assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

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Washington Nationals signed reliever Shawn Dubin
Dubin has three years of Major League experience
He has a 4.81 ERA in 64 appearances
Assigned to Triple-A Rochester

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The Washington Nationals added a reliever with three years of Major League experience to the organization over the weekend.

Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors reports that the NL East club signed right-hander Shawn Dubin to a minor league contract.

The 30-year-old made his big league debut in 2023 with the Houston Astros and owns a 4.81 ERA in 64 appearances, including three starts. Washington assigned Dubin to Triple-A Rochester.

"The Nats’ bullpen is unsettled enough that there’s opportunity for Dubin to stick around if his contract is selected," Polishuk wrote Sunday. "Dubin’s history as a swingman and long reliever makes him a candidate to eat innings, and he has shown good-to-great strikeout ability in the minors, even if he has yet to miss many bats during his time in the majors."

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Q&A

What is Shawn Dubin's career ERA in Major League Baseball?

Shawn Dubin has a career ERA of 4.81 in 64 appearances in Major League Baseball.

Which teams did Shawn Dubin play for before joining the Nationals?

Before joining the Nationals, Shawn Dubin played for the Houston Astros and the Baltimore Orioles.

What are the Nationals' plans for Shawn Dubin after signing him?

The Nationals have assigned Shawn Dubin to Triple-A Rochester after signing him to a minor league contract.