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Nationals Claim Reliever Varland, Designate Adams for Roster Shift

1/23/2026

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The Washington Nationals claimed Gus Varland, a reliever, off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Varland missed the last three months of the 2025 season with an undisclosed injury and has a career ERA of 4.82.
To clear space on the 40-man roster, the Nationals designated Riley Adams for assignment.
Paul Toboni, the Nationals' new President of Baseball Operations, is reshaping the roster to boost development and performance.

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Story summary

The Washington Nationals claimed Gus Varland, a reliever, off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Varland missed the last three months of the 2025 season with an undisclosed injury and has a career ERA of 4.82.
To clear space on the 40-man roster, the Nationals designated Riley Adams for assignment.
Paul Toboni, the Nationals' new President of Baseball Operations, is reshaping the roster to boost development and performance.