The Nationals have claimed right-hander Ryan Loutos off waivers from the Dodgers and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester, filling a roster spot after releasing righty Jorge López. Loutos, who began the year with the Cardinals before being DFA’d by both teams, has limited major league experience, totaling 5 1/3 innings and allowing five earned runs. However, he has a more promising minor league record with a 4.68 ERA over 231 innings, and a 3.14 ERA in 71 2/3 innings since 2024, making him an intriguing option for the Nats’ bullpen in the future.
