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Craig Stammen | Relief Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (29) / 3/9/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Craig Stammen was knocked around the park by the Giants Monday, allowing two runs on seven hits over 2 2/3 innings.
Washington didn't have much of a chance after Zach Duke spotted the Giants an early lead, but Stammen's poor performance sealed their fate. Stammen stranded a handful of runners to limit the damage this game had on his ERA, which jumped from 2.25 to 2.78. As a long reliever, Stammen has fulfilled expectations, adding a 1.19 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB rate over 22 2/3 innings. May 21 - 4:31 AM

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Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Nationals avoided arbitration with RHP Craig Stammen by agreeing to a two-year, $2.25 million contract.

Stammen, who was arbitration-eligible for the first time as a Super 2 qualifier, held a 2.34 ERA while striking out a batter per inning for the Nats last season. He'll pitch the middle innings for them in 2013.
Jan 18 - 12:46 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Nationals recalled RHP Craig Stammen from Triple-A Syracuse.

Stammen had a brief stint with the Nats in June, but has spent the majority of the season at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.75 ERA and 127/40 K/BB ratio over 142 innings. He'll pitch out of the Nats' bullpen in September.
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 03:47:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Nationals optioned RHP Craig Stammen to Triple-A Syrcause.

The Nats needed to clear a roster spot for the return of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Stammen, 27, made just two relief appearances while in the bigs.
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 02:44:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Nationals recalled RHP Craig Stammen from Triple-A Syracuse.

Stammen has yet to appear in the big leagues this season after posting a 5.13 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 128 innings a year ago. Primarily a starter in 2010, he will pitch out of the bullpen, and can be safely ignored in all fantasy leagues.
Source: MASN.com
Sat, Jun 4, 2011 07:46:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Craig Stammen will be shifted to the bullpen with the return of Stephen Strasburg on Tuesday.

Stammen actually has a 2.38 ERA with a 20/9 K/BB ratio over his last four starts, but the Nats simply don't have room for him in the rotation with the return of Strasburg and Jason Marquis, as well as the impending arrivals of Yunesky Maya and Jordan Zimmermann.
Source: Washington Post
Sun, Aug 8, 2010 03:20:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Craig Stammen hurled six innings of one-run ball in a loss to the Marlins on Sunday afternoon.

A rare solid start by Stammen. He scattered six hits while fanning six and walking three. The lone run scored on an RBI double by Gaby Sanchez in the bottom of the fifth inning. Stammen has just one win over his last 13 starts. Sunday's start notwithstanding, he is not a recommended option in fantasy.
Sun, Jul 18, 2010 04:12:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Craig Stammen was surprisingly good on Tuesday night, beating the Braves by tossing 7 1/3 innings of two-run ball.

Stammen was called up from Triple-A Syracuse for this start and made the Nats' brass look brilliant. Don't expect any more outings like this. He came into tonight with a 5.43 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010 10:55:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Nationals recalled RHP Craig Stammen from Triple-A Syracuse.

As expected, Stammen will start Tuesday's game against the Braves. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5.43 and 1.45 WHIP over 12 starts with the Nationals this season. He's not worth your time in fantasy leagues.
Mon, Jun 28, 2010 11:01:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Craig Stammen will be called up to start against the Braves on Tuesday.

Stammen was optioned to the minors on June 6 after posting a 5.43 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and a 31/16 K/BB ratio over 12 big league starts. The 26-year-old has done a decent job at Triple-A, but should be avoided in all fantasy formats.
Source: Bill Ladson on Twitter
Mon, Jun 28, 2010 03:18:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman told MLB.com's Bill Ladson that Craig Stammen could pitch out of the Nationals' bullpen when the Nationals recall him.

The Nationals would be wise not to add another starter to their current mix, since Jordan Zimmermann is going to take someone's spot when he returns in August anyway. Stammen wasn't particularly effective in his 12 starts with the Nationals, 1-2 with a 5.43 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP, so perhaps a move to the bullpen will benefit him.
Source: William Ladson on Twitter
Sat, Jun 19, 2010 01:29:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Nationals optioned RHP Craig Stammen to Triple-A Syracuse.

The move comes in anticipation of Stephen Strasburg's imminent promotion. The 26-year-old Stammen made himself expandable by going 1-2 with a 5.43 ERA over 12 starts. He saved his best for last, however, tossing 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball Sunday against the Reds. He should be back late this season.
Sun, Jun 6, 2010 05:13:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Craig Stammen was touched up for six runs -- four earned -- over 5 1/3 innings as part of a no-decision against the Orioles on Saturday.

Stammen was pounded for nine hits, including two home runs -- one of the inside-the-park variety -- while striking out one and walking none. He is winless since April 19 against the Rockies, a span of six starts. He'll bring a 5.96 ERA into a matchup against the Giants next week.
Sat, May 22, 2010 07:32:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Craig Stammen was a hard-luck loser on Friday night after surrendering just two runs -- one earned -- in 6 2/3 innings against the Nationals.

Stammen impressively struck out a career-high eight and walked none. He still sports an ugly 5.62 ERA, but that mostly stems from a 1 1/3 innings, seven earned run shellacking in Philadelphia on April 14. He's a decent back-of-the-rotation starter for the Nationals, but he's not on the fantasy radar.
Fri, May 7, 2010 10:09:00 PM
Craig Stammen - R - Nationals

Craig Stammen yielded three runs over seven innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Saturday afternoon.

Stammen scattered six hits and didn't walk a batter. He was even 2-for-3 with an RBI. Unfortunately, a pair of home runs by Casey Blake spoiled the solid effort. On the bright side, Stammen has allowed just four runs over his last 14 innings pitched (1.29 ERA). He'll look to keep the ball rolling against the Marlins next week.
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 05:34:00 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
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