Washington Nationals claim Matt Waldron off waivers

The Washington Nationals have claimed right-handed knuckleball pitcher Matt Waldron off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Waldron joins the Nationals after a difficult stretch, including four appearances with Toronto where he posted a 10.38 ERA.

To accommodate Waldron on the 40-man roster, the Nationals transferred left-hander Connelly Early to the 60-day injured list. This move is administrative and does not alter Early’s recovery timeline for forearm tightness; he remains expected to be eligible for activation after August.