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Dan Haren | Starting Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (32) / 9/17/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Pepperdine
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Dan Haren was pulled in the fifth inning after giving up seven runs Sunday in a loss to the Padres.
Haren suffered an ankle injury during his last start and may not be completely healthy. He allowed three runs in the first inning and gave up a pair of home runs to Will Venable and Kyle Blanks. Haren is in position to bounce back with a matchup against the Phillies next week. May 19 - 8:34 PM

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Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren limited the Braves to one run and four hits over eight innings to win on Thursday night.

A Dan Uggla homer was the only damage as Haren outdueled Kris Medlen in the 3-1 game. Haren has allowed six runs in 19 innings over his last three starts after giving up 16 runs -- 12 earned -- in 13 1/3 innings in his first three.
May 2 - 9:53 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren delivered his best start of the season Saturday, allowing two runs in six innings in a 6-3 win over the Reds.

A nice step forward for Haren, who had failed to pitch more than five innings in his previous four starts. He gave up six hits (including a home run) while striking out five and walking none. Haren owes an assist to Denard Span, who robbed Joey Votto of extra bases with a leaping catch at the wall in the sixth inning. While it was an encouraging outing, we wouldn't trust him in fantasy leagues with a matchup against the homer-happy Braves next week.
Apr 27 - 4:33 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren lost to the Cardinals after allowing three runs in five innings on Monday night.

Haren has yet to deliver a quality start in four trips to the mound. At least in his first three starts, he had a 12/1 K/BB ratio. Tonight, he struck out three, walked three and hit a batter. A quick turnaround hardly appears likely.
Apr 22 - 10:20 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren allowed seven runs -- three earned -- in 4 1/3 innings Tuesday as the Nationals fell to the Marlins.

Haren didn't get much help from his defense but also looked far too hittable. The 32-year-old right-hander is now sporting a hideous 8.13 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 12/1 K/BB ratio over his first 13 1/3 innings with the Nationals. Bench him for now in fantasy leagues.
Apr 16 - 10:04 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren won Thursday despite allowing three runs and 10 hits in five innings against the White Sox.

At least Haren didn't give up any homers tonight. He got some help there from a nice breeze blowing in from center. He ended up striking out five and walking none. He's not the Dan Haren of old, but given that he's on such a good team and his tiny walk rate will result in a solid WHIP, no one should be thinking of dropping him in mixed leagues.
Apr 11 - 10:46 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren was smoked for six runs on four home runs over four innings in a loss to the Reds on Friday night.

Haren's spring training struggles have now crossed over to the regular season. While the veteran right-hander has always given up his fair share of fly balls -- a poor fit in Great American Ball Park -- he appeared way too hittable in this one. It's going to be tough to trust him in standard mixed leagues until he proves that he's healthy.
Apr 5 - 10:29 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren was tagged for four homers and five runs in six innings by the Marlins on Tuesday.

It's understandable that Haren gave up a pair of homers to Giancarlo Stanton. The shots from Chris Valaika and Chris Coghlan were less forgivable. Haren showed better velocity at the beginning of the spring than he has lately. With the way he's throwing now, there's a good chance he'll struggle in the early going.
Mar 26 - 4:11 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren surrendered four runs in 5 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Braves.

Although the results didn't show it, Haren said his he felt much better tonight than he did in his loss last Friday to the Cardinals. According to CSN Washington's Mark Zuckerman, Haren regularly worked at 89 mph tonight and touched 91 mph. It's still not ideal, but it's an improvement over last time out.
Source: CSNWashington.com
Mar 22 - 12:09 AM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren gave up five runs in five innings Friday in a loss to the Cardinals.

Haren didn't have much on his fastball today, and he said afterwards that he felt achy. Perhaps he's going through his dead-arm phase. Haren didn't seem very concerned afterwards, so we won't be either, unless he fails to bounce back next time out.
Mar 15 - 3:46 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Dan Haren was charged with two runs on five hits in four innings Sunday in a loss to the Tigers.

Haren was better than the line suggests; he didn't get much help from his defense in this one. He's had an encouraging spring, and it looks like the Nationals may have gotten a modest bargain when they signed him to a one-year, $13 million contract.
Mar 10 - 3:55 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson came away impressed by Dan Haren's first side session on Friday.

Johnson noted that his stuff looked "really good" and that he had good command. Meanwhile, catcher Jhonatan Solano also gave him rave reviews, noting his ability to command the cutter while getting impressive movement on the pitch. Haren is coming off a highly disappointing and injury-riddled 2012 campaign, but could be poised for a big bounce-back effort in 2013.
Source: Washington Times
Feb 15 - 6:04 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Nationals signed RHP Dan Haren to a one-year, $13 million contract.

Haren passed his physical Friday -- which was no slam dunk -- to make the deal official. The veteran right-hander has dealt with back and hip issues and declining velocity over the last few years, but he's a nice gamble for the Nats on a one-year deal. He'll slot in behind Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann and ahead of Ross Detwiler in the Nats' formidable rotation.
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 03:06:00 PM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Nationals and Dan Haren have agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract, pending a physical.

The physical isn't a slam dunk given recent concerns about his hip and back, but assuming he passes, he'll join a rotation which includes Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann and Ross Detwiler. It's a pretty good spot for Haren, who gets to pitch in the easier league and wouldn't be expected to be the carry the load for the rotation. The signing figures to take away one potential suitor for free agent right-hander Zack Greinke.
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Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 11:06:00 AM
Dan Haren - S - Nationals

Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com hears that the Angels recently checked in on Dan Haren.

However, he notes that "nothing's changed from a negotiating standpoint," and, thus, Haren is not expected to return to the Angels. Gonzalez adds that Haren has received lots of interest from East Coast clubs. With the physical concerns, the best Haren can hope for is probably a two-year deal.
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 12:34:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kurt Suzuki
2Wilson Ramos
3Jhonatan Solano
1B1Adam LaRoche
2Tyler Moore
3Chad Tracy
2B1Danny Espinosa
2Steve Lombardozzi
SS1Ian Desmond
3B1Ryan Zimmerman
LF1Bryce Harper
2Roger Bernadina
3Eury Perez
CF1Denard Span
RF1Jayson Werth
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Stephen Strasburg
2Gio Gonzalez
3Jordan Zimmermann
4Dan Haren
5Ross Detwiler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Soriano
2Drew Storen
3Tyler Clippard
4Craig Stammen
5Ryan Mattheus
6Henry Rodriguez
7Christian Garcia
8Zach Duke