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Chris Young | Starting Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (33) / 5/25/1979
Ht / Wt:  6'10' / 278
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Princeton
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Chris Young was touched up for six runs over 4 1/3 innings Tuesday in his first start for Triple-A Syracuse.
The tall right-hander allowed nine hits -- including three home runs -- while walking three. Obviously it's not an ideal outing for Young, but he'll be fine as long as he's healthy. He represents a backup option if Dan Haren can't get straightened out. Apr 23 - 7:37 PM
Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter

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Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young will make his first start for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

The Nationals released Young at the end of spring training, but the two sides quickly reached a new agreement. The veteran right-hander will serve as rotation depth for the time being.
Source: James Wagner on Twitter
Apr 22 - 5:04 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young will earn a prorated $2 million if the Nationals call him up, with a possible total of $4.7 million in incentives.

It's no wonder he decided to re-sign, as that could potentially be a pretty nice deal. Young posted a 2.25 ERA over four starts this spring and represents nice depth in the minors, though, of course, he's not a good bet to stay healthy.
Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Apr 4 - 7:57 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Nationals re-signed RHP Chris Young to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

Young signed a minor league deal with the Nats in late February then opted out in late March after failing to crack the Opening Day roster. And now he's back. The veteran right-hander will function as organizational depth.
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter
Apr 4 - 1:14 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson was in attendance for Chris Young's start on Monday.

Young was released by the Nationals on Tuesday after posting a 2.25 ERA over four starts this spring. The veteran right-hander could be a natural fit to return to the Mets, especially if Shaun Marcum (neck) and/or Jeremy Hefner (elbow) need to miss extended time.
Related: Mets
Source: Marc Carig on Twitter
Mar 26 - 2:47 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Nationals released RHP Chris Young.

Young chose to opt out of his minor league contract on Monday. The Nationals still have interest in keeping him in the minors as rotation depth, but he figures to land a major league deal somewhere. A return to the Mets could be a possibility if Shaun Marcum's neck issue turns out to be significant.
Mar 26 - 11:23 AM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young has opted out of his minor league contract with the Nationals.

The Nats now have 24 hours to add him to the 25-man roster, which they're not expected to do. Young will become a free agent and seek a big-league contract that he hopes includes a spot in the rotation. The big right-hander has posted a 2.25 ERA over four starts this spring.
Source: Dan Kolko on Twitter
Mar 25 - 8:45 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Blue Jays, Orioles, Twins, Indians, Cubs, Cardinals, Red Sox, Brewers and Mets have scouts in attendance for Chris Young's start Monday.

Young will not make the Nats' Opening Day roster and will decide after Monday's outing whether or not to opt out of his minor league deal. He'll almost surely exercise the opt-out, as there's obviously plenty of interest in him. The veteran righty holds a 3.00 ERA over three starts this spring.
Related: Orioles, Cubs, Twins, Mets, Cardinals
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Mar 25 - 7:12 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young will make his scheduled start Monday for the Nationals before making a decision about his future.

Young could exercise his opt-out clause as soon as Sunday, but he'll make one more appearance for the Nats before deciding where he'll play. The veteran right-hander will not make the Nats' Opening Day roster and is reportedly drawing interest from other clubs.
Source: MASNSports.com
Mar 24 - 11:54 AM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young may choose to opt out of his deal with the Nationals on or before March 24, as there doesn't appear to be a spot for him on the Opening Day roster.

While the Nationals would certainly love to keep him, if he can find another opportunity elsewhere he'll obviously take it. Nationals GM Mike Rizzo indicated as much on Friday, when stating that Young would not begin the season in the minor leagues. He's posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 7/6 K/BB ratio in 12 innings this spring, and is worth a flier as a late round option in deeper mixed leagues if he can secure a rotation spot elsewhere.
Source: Nationals.mlb.com
Mar 22 - 10:11 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young pitched five scoreless innings Wednesday in a victory over the Marlins.

Young has allowed four runs in 12 innings this spring. There's still no room for him on the Nationals, so he's hoping to get a major league offer from another team later this month.
Mar 20 - 5:22 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young gave up three runs in three innings Saturday against a Marlins split-squad.

Young, who was signed as insurance for the Nationals, was making his official spring debut after pitching in a minor league game last Monday. He'll only make the rotation if someone ahead of him gets hurt.
Mar 9 - 4:54 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young allowed two unearned runs over two innings Monday afternoon in a minor league game.

Amanda Comak of the Washington Post says there were a few "well-struck balls" in the outing. Young signed a minor league contract with the Nationals in February and is not expected to crack the Opening Day roster.
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter
Mar 4 - 1:36 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on March 4.

Young signed a minor league deal with the Nationals in late February, so he's a bit behind the other pitchers in camp. The current plan calls for him to take Ross Detwiler’s spot in the rotation on March 9 after the southpaw leaves for the World Baseball Classic. The veteran right-hander has an opt-out clause in his minor league contract which he can exercise on March 24.
Source: Washington Times
Mar 1 - 5:50 PM
Chris Young - S - Nationals

Chris Young's minor league deal has a total value of $3.6 million.

Young is unlikely to earn his incentives, but his base salary jumps to $2 million if he's added to the major league roster. The deal also includes an opt-out clause, so Young can become a free agent if he doesn't think he'll make the team and wants to avoid being sent to the minors.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Feb 26 - 2:05 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
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
9Yunesky Maya
10Fernando Abad