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Xavier Cedeno | Relief Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 8/26/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 175
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Nationals optioned LHP Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A Syracuse.
Cedeno fared better in his second go-round with the big club but still holds a 9.39 ERA and 2.48 WHIP over seven appearances this season. He could get another shot later on. Jun 16 - 8:54 AM

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Nationals recalled LHP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Syracuse.

Cedeno will serve as depth in the Nationals' bullpen until a starter is called up this weekend to replace the injured Stephen Strasburg. Cedeno has an awful 6.00 ERA in 39 career major league frames.
Jun 6 - 3:28 PM

Nationals optioned LHP Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A Syracuse.

He was sent down to make room for Tuesday's starter, Nate Karns, on the active roster. Cedeno was with the big club for one day and didn't make an appearance.
May 28 - 3:28 PM

Nationals recalled LHP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Syracuse.

Cedeno allowed 11 runs in 6 1/3 innings earlier this season with the Astros before getting designated for assignment. He will serve as a mop up man for the Nats.
May 27 - 8:24 AM

Nationals claimed LHP Xavier Cedeno off waivers from the Astros; optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

Cedeno was designated for assignment by the Astros last week after he allowed 11 runs -- eight earned -- over his first 6 1/3 innings this season. He'll serve as bullpen depth in the minors.
Apr 23 - 2:50 PM

Astros designated LHP Xavier Cedeno for assignment.

Cedeno has allowed 11 runs -- eight earned -- in just 6 1/3 innings this season, but he's a left-handed reliever so he will probably draw some interest on waivers.
Apr 18 - 12:46 PM

Astros recalled LHP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Cedeno has posted a 2.89 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 12 appearances this season in the major leagues. The 25-year-old lefty will act as a middle reliever for Houston.
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 04:35:00 PM

Astros optioned LHP Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Cedeno posted a solid 2.89 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 12 appearances, but the Astros decided against keeping a third lefty in the pen. He's clearing a spot for Bud Norris, who will return from the DL to start Friday.
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 11:16:00 AM

Astros purchased the contract of LHP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Cedeno has been lights-out in Oklahoma City's bullpen this season, posting a 0.42 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 21 1/3 innings. He takes Fernando Abad's (intercostal strain) spot.
Sun, May 27, 2012 01:00:00 PM

Astros signed LHP Xavier Cedeno to a minor league contract.

Cedeno earned a September callup at the end of this season but will be a longshot for the Opening Day bullpen in 2012. He had a 4.38 ERA this year in the minors.
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 02:15:00 PM

Astros sent LHP Xavier Cedeno outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Cedeno earned a callup to the majors in September, but he wasn't used often and posted an underwhelming 4.38 ERA in 35 appearances this year between Double- and Triple-A. The lefty will become a free agent in November.
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 05:15:00 PM

Astros purchased the contract of LHP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Sergio Escalona suffered a season-ending ankle injury Friday, so the 'Stros wanted to add another lefty to the bullpen. Cedeno posted a 4.38 ERA while striking a batter per inning in 35 games -- 22 starts -- between Double- and Triple-A this season.
Sat, Sep 10, 2011 02:51:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kurt Suzuki
2Wilson Ramos
3Jhonatan Solano
1B1Adam LaRoche
2Chad Tracy
3Chris Marrero
2B1Anthony Rendon
2Steve Lombardozzi
3Jeff Kobernus
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
6Ross Ohlendorf
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Soriano
2Drew Storen
3Tyler Clippard
4Craig Stammen
5Ryan Mattheus
6Christian Garcia
7Ian Krol
8Fernando Abad