February 9, 2012

Nationals send Balester to Tigers for Perry

The Tigers and Nationals swapped a pair of right-handed relievers on Friday, when Washington sent 25-year-old Collin Balester to Detroit for 24-year-old Ryan Perry.

Balester pleased to be back up in bigs

A day after they optioned left-hander Atahualpa Severino to Triple-A Syracuse, the Nationals recalled right-hander Collin Balester from Syracuse on Tuesday. It is Balester's third stint with the Nationals this season.

Nats option Severino, set to recall Balester

Following Monday's 5-3 win over Atlanta, the Nationals optioned left-hander Atahualpa Severino to Triple-A Syracuse. The Nationals will recall right-hander Collin Balester, who is expected to be a long man out of the bullpen.

Balester designated; Detwiler called up

The Nationals recalled left-hander Ross Detwiler from Triple-A Syracuse and designated right-hander Collin Balester for assignment on Tuesday.

Nationals bolster 'pen by recalling Balester

Right-hander Colin Balester was trying to get in a quick round of golf Wednesday on an off-day for Triple-A Syracuse, but he got the call while on the course — he would be returning to Washington to rejoin the Nats.