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Fernando Abad | Relief Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (27) / 12/17/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Left
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Nationals purchased the contract of LHP Fernando Abad from Triple-A Syracuse.
Abad, 27, had a 1.06 ERA and 12/2 K/BB ratio in 17 innings over 17 appearances in Triple-A. The Nationals are lacking a true left-handed specialist, so there's a chance that he could stick around. However, Abad owns a 5.10 ERA in 88 appearances in the majors. May 21 - 8:51 AM

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Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Nationals signed LHP Fernando Abad to a minor league contract.

Abad put up a 5.10 ERA over 88 appearances -- six starts -- for the Astros over the last three seasons. He'll provide minor league depth.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 04:51:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Fernando Abad has elected free agency.

He'll look around for a new job rather than accept a minor league assignment. Abad posted a 5.06 ERA over 46 innings for the Astros this season while splitting time between the bullpen and the rotation.
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 08:47:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Fernando Abad (oblique) faced two batters, retiring one, Wednesday in the Astros' season finale.

Abad hadn't pitched since leaving his start on September 24 with a strained right oblique muscle. The 26-year-old finishes the season with a 5.09 ERA and 1.65 WHIP.
Thu, Oct 4, 2012 08:39:00 AM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Fernando Abad left Monday's start with a strained right oblique.

Abad suffered the injury in the second inning. Oblique injuries can be pretty tricky, so it's very possible he'll be shut down for the rest of the season.
Source: Zachary Levine on Twitter
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 09:34:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Fernando Abad left Monday's start in the second inning with an undisclosed injury.

Abad threw a pitch to Daniel Descalso with two outs and one on in the inning before the Astros' trainer came to the mound and eventually led the lefty to the clubhouse. The team should update his status soon.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 08:45:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Fernando Abad was blasted for five runs -- four earned -- on six hits and three walks over just four innings in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates.

He needed 87 pitches to get through the four frames. It's fair to say the Astros' experiment with Abad in the rotation hasn't worked, as he's been drilled for 11 earned runs over just 12 1/3 frames in his first three starts. Assuming he's still in the rotation, he'll face the Cubs next week.
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 09:59:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Fernando Abad was destroyed in Friday's loss to the Reds, surrendering six runs on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings.

He walked two and struck out only one in the poor performance. Zack Cozart got the Reds on the board with a two-run homer in the third inning, then they broke it open with a four-run fifth inning, highlighted by a three-run blast off the bat of Jay Bruce. He'll look to improve upon his 0-2 record and 4.83 ERA in his next outing against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 01:10:00 AM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Astros recalled LHP Fernando Abad from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Abad will make his first major league start Saturday against the Mets. The 26-year-old was recently moved to the starting rotation in Triple-A, where he's posting a 4.50 ERA and 9/3 K/BB in 14 innings (three starts). Abad has appeared in 81 games out of the bullpen, including 30 this season.
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 11:18:00 AM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

The Astros will recall left-hander Fernando Abad from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Saturday against the Mets.

Abad has never pitched as a starter in the majors, but the rebuilding Astros have plenty of reason to experiment. The 26-year-old southpaw was recently moved into the rotation in Triple-A, posting a 4.50 ERA and 9/3 K/BB in 14 innings over three starts. He shouldn't be trusted in fantasy leagues, even against a struggling Mets squad.
Source: Houston Astros on Twitter
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 05:15:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Astros optioned LHP Fernando Abad to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Abad has a decent 3.81 ERA in 23 1/3 innings this season. He should be back up in the bigs before September.
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 04:12:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Astros activated LHP Fernando Abad from the 15-day disabled list.

Abad has been sidelined since late May with a right intercostal strain. The 26-year-old southpaw has a 5.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 15 games at the major league level this year.
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 05:31:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Astros placed LHP Fernando Abad on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 26, with a right intercostal strain.

Abad posted a 5.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 15 games before getting hurt. He's replaced in the bullpen by Xavier Cedeno.
Sun, May 27, 2012 12:58:00 PM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Astros recalled LHP Fernando Abad from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Abad allowed one run across 1 1/3 innings in two appearances with the Astros earlier this season but was lights out at Triple-A, tossing 7 1/3 scoreless frames while striking out 12. He'll work in middle relief.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 11:07:00 AM
Fernando Abad - R - Nationals

Astros optioned LHP Fernando Abad to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

He was cleared to make room for Justin Maxwell, who was claimed off waivers from the Yankees over the weekend. Abad has allowed one run across 1 1/3 innings in two appearances with the Astros so far this season.
Mon, Apr 9, 2012 04:39:00 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