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Victor Arano Elects Free Agency

By Mark Polishuk | October 5, 2023 at 5:46pm CDT

Right-hander Victor Arano has cleared waivers and chosen to become a free agent, according to MLB Trade Rumors’ Steve Adams (X link).  Because Arano has previously been outrighted off a 40-man roster during his career, he had the right to pass the Nationals’ attempt to outright him to Triple-A.

Arano has been with the Nationals organization for the last two seasons, but didn’t pitch in 2023 due to shoulder problems that eventually required a surgery back in June.  The surgery had a 6-8 month recovery timeline, Adams writes, and Arano is expected to start throwing in December.

Debuting in the majors with the Phillies in 2017, Arano posted a 2.65 ERA, 26.3% strikeout rate, and 7.6% walk rate over 74 2/3 relief innings for Philadelphia from 2017-19.  This promising start to his career was then interrupted by injuries, which have largely limited Arano’s MLB playing time over the last five seasons.  Elbow surgery cost Arano most of the 2019 campaign, the Phillies didn’t call him up from their minor league camp during the shortened 2020 season, and he pitched for the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate in 2021 and still didn’t get another look in the majors.

Upon signing with Washington, Arano did finally return to the Show, delivering a 4.50 ERA in 42 relief innings in 2022 despite some solid secondary metrics.  His shoulder issues began to crop up in September of that season, and ever since, Arano hasn’t been able to take the mound.

The move essentially amounts to an early non-tender for the Nationals, as Arano was eligible for salary arbitration for a second time this winter after earning $925K last year.  The 28-year-old will naturally first need to show any scouts or interested teams that he’s healthy, but Arano could be an interesting under-the-radar relief signing this winter, as a relative no-risk acquisition that could provide a nice return on a minor league deal.

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  1. VottoisafutureHOF18

    2 years ago

    Also according to the Minor League Transaction page Travis Blankenhorn was outrighted but hasn’t elected free agency yet but can since he was outrighted before!

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  2. Jack Buckley

    2 years ago

    Washington Nationals are going to be a good team soon

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