February 9, 2012

Stammen, Peacock among Tuesday callups

The Nationals are expected to promote pitchers Craig Stammen, Yunesky Maya, Atahualpa Severino and Brad Peacock, outfielder Corey Brown and infielder Stephen Lombardozzi Tuesday. They are coming from Triple-A Syracuse.

Lombardozzi, Peacock, Milone likely callups

According to a baseball source, the Nationals have already decided who they are going call up when rosters expand in September — a list that includes Steve Lombardozzi, Brad Peacock and Tom Milone.

Johnson names more potential callups

Manager Davey Johnson already said he would like to see Triple-A Syracuse pitchers Tom Milone and Brad Peacock in Washington before the season ends, and he named a few more potential September callups before Tuesday's game.

Nats boost pitching staff with callups

The Nationals recalled right-hander Yunesky Maya and selected the contract of right-hander Joe Bisenius from Triple-A Syracuse.

Nats bolster pitching depth with callups

Right-hander Collin Balester was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. He returns for his third stint with the Nationals.