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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Rutledge has flashed plus stuff since the Nationals plucked him in the first round of the 2019 Draft, but the results haven't always been consistent. The big right-hander did take steps forward in some areas in 2023, setting new career highs with 23 starts and 119 innings while posting a 3.71 ERA in his first tastes of Double- and Triple-A ball. He saw his strikeout rate dip to 21.3 percent, though, while his walk rate rose to 11.1 percent. Rutledge was underwhelming during his first chance in the majors, too, in posting a 6.75 ERA with only 12 strikeouts across 20 frames. While Rutledge remains one of the Nats' better young arms, more seasoning is required and he'll need to show some progress before putting himself on the radar of fantasy managers. Read Past Outlooks
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Sent to minor-league camp
The Nationals optioned Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Rutledge allowed just three runs and struck out seven over seven frames in three Grapefruit League appearances, but he walked five batters. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut with four starts last season but struggled to a 6.75 ERA over 20 innings. He's likely to be one of the first options to start if the Nationals deal with rotation injuries.
Rutledge allowed just three runs and struck out seven over seven frames in three Grapefruit League appearances, but he walked five batters. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut with four starts last season but struggled to a 6.75 ERA over 20 innings. He's likely to be one of the first options to start if the Nationals deal with rotation injuries.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
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BAA vs RHP
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .378 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 2 | |||
| Since 2022vs Right | .238 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 2 | |||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .378 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 2 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .238 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 2 | |||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
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| Since 2022Home | 2.38 | 1.06 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 2.4 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 12.46 | 2.08 | 8.2 | 6.2 | 3.1 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2023Home | 2.38 | 1.06 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 2.4 | ||||
| 2023Away | 12.46 | 2.08 | 8.2 | 6.2 | 3.1 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Off table in Bryant talks
The Nationals will not include Rutledge in a trade for Kris Bryant, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryant is a big name, but he will likely get more in arbitration this winter than he is worth for the 2021 season, so the Cubs are looking to unload him for something of value, rather than non-tendering him. Rutledge is 6-foot-8 and was the Nationals' 2019 first-round selection. He boasts a mid-to-high-90s fastball and a plus slider.
Bryant is a big name, but he will likely get more in arbitration this winter than he is worth for the 2021 season, so the Cubs are looking to unload him for something of value, rather than non-tendering him. Rutledge is 6-foot-8 and was the Nationals' 2019 first-round selection. He boasts a mid-to-high-90s fastball and a plus slider.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 6-foot-8, 250-pound righty from the junior college ranks, Rutledge's ability to hit triple digits with his fastball while possessing a wipeout slider got him drafted in the first round in 2019 and his $3.45 million bonus was a record for a JUCO draftee. At the alternate site, he worked on repeating his delivery, which is huge for any tall pitcher with long levers. Rutledge is exceedingly tall for a starting pitcher, so developing adequate command will be critical for him to stick as a starter. He also worked a lot on his changeup this past summer, which will be a big pitch for him when it comes to neutralizing lefties. Rutledge has not pitched above Low-A, but he will spend the bulk of his age-22 season in the upper levels. GM Mike Rizzo hasn't been shy about trading away pitching prospects, but the team has leaked to the media that Rutledge and 2020 first-rounder Cade Cavalli are off limits.
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Getting first spring start
Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that Rutledge will start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Surrenders five runs Sunday
Rutledge allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings Sunday against Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision.
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Picks up win in matinee
Rutledge (1-1) allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings to earn the win in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus Atlanta.
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Better in second outing
Rutledge did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over 6.1 innings against the White Sox. He struck out two.
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Picking up another start
Rutledge is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday versus the White Sox in Washington.
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