May 20, 2012

Maxwell optioned; Atilano recalled

After Monday's 7-2 loss at Great American Ball Park, the Nationals optioned outfielder Justin Maxwell to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled right-hander Luis Atilano, who will pitch against the Reds on Tuesday night.

Atilano to pitch Tuesday despite rough outing

Despite a poor outing Thursday at Triple-A Despite a poor outing Thursday at Triple-A Syracuse, Luis Atilano will likely still start Tuesday for the Nationals against the Reds.

Nationals option Atilano to Triple-A

Right-hander Luis Atilano has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, the Nationals announced Friday. Outfielder Justin Maxwell will be recalled and join the team Saturday.

Atilano labors against Indians

Austin Kearns never had a two-homer game as a member of the Nationals. On Friday night, Kearns hit two home runs and drove in four runs as the Nationals lost, 7-2, to the Indians at Progressive Field.