The Nationals announced that left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington cleared waivers and opted for free agency after rejecting an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester. The 28-year-old had a solid 4.45 ERA in 28 1/3 innings for the Nats in 2025, but struggled with a high 13.8% walk rate. Despite a career ERA of 3.97 in the majors, his command issues persist, particularly in Triple-A where he has a 6.10 ERA. Pilkington, who has one minor league option remaining, may attract interest from teams due to his improved velocity and strikeout rates since becoming a reliever.
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