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Nationals lose key reliever to injured list

The Washington Nationals placed reliever Andrew Chafin on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a hamstring injury, the team announced. In a corresponding move, Washington recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos from Triple-A.

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Nationals place LHP Andrew Chafin (hamstring) on 15-day IL

The Washington Nationals placed left-hander Andrew Chafin on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 12

Recently Signed Nationals Reliever Showing Positive Changes to His Pitch Repertoire

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 3

New Washington Nationals Reliever Says His Body ‘Too Stupid to Get Hurt’

The Washington Nationals signed relief pitcher Andrew Chafin to a one-year contract earlier this week. He comes equipped with jokes. The veteran reliever was still on the market after he played last season for the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26

Tigers send Jason Foley, Andrew Chafin to minors

The Tigers are making some surprising roster cuts ahead of the start of the season. Per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the club is sending both right-hander Jason Foley and left-hander Andrew Chafin to Triple-A Toledo.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 25

Former Diamondbacks Closer Signs with the Detroit Tigers

Andrew Chafin is a well-known figure in Arizona Diamondbacks history. The former D-backs closer and MLB veteran spent parts of 8 seasons with the club.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24

Tigers reunite with veteran reliever Andrew Chafin

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Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 24

Veteran Reliever Heads Back to Detroit Tigers on Minor League Deal

The Detroit Tigers announced on Monday that they have signed veteran reliever Andrew Chafin to a minor league contract. He'll head to spring training. Per Tigers PR on social media: The Tigers have signed LHP Andrew Chafin to a Minor League contract.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / February 20

2024 Texas Rangers season in review: Andrew Chafin

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MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / February 3

If the Cubs are Adding to the Bullpen, Why Not Andrew Chafin?

As the Chicago Cubs head for a boiling point in their offseason plans, the team is circling the wagons on one more addition to its bullpen. David Robertson represents a good option that the team has been in contact with.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / January 7

Yankees Have Reportedly Spoken With Lefty Reliever Andrew Chafin

The New York Yankees have beefed up their bullpen this offseason, but they are still in need of another left-handed relief arm. There are a few different routes the Yankees can go to bring in a southpaw for their 'pen with the best options being the high-priced Tanner Scott, familiar face Tim Hill and veteran Andrew Chafin.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Yankees considering left-handed free agent bullpen specialist

The Yankees aren’t done bolstering their bullpen ahead of the 2025 season, with recent rumors linking them to left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin. According to Bob Nightingale of USA Today, the 34-year-old southpaw could be on the Yankees’ radar as they look to shore up the relief corps with experienced arms.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / December 31

Potential Yankees Free Agent Target: Andrew Chafin

The veteran lefty presents a reliable option for the Yankees bullpen. December has been a busy month for the Yankees, wrapping up a year that saw them win the American League pennant.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 28

Chicago Cubs Urged to Bring Back Former Shutdown Reliever for 2025

The Chicago Cubs want arms. Specifically, they’ve talked about starting pitcher arms to bolster an already-good rotation. What they desperately need, however, is another quality arm or two coming out of what could be seen as a questionable bullpen.

Texas Rangers News / Mets Merized Online / December 27

Free Agent Profile: Andrew Chafin, RP

Position: RP B/T: R/L Age: 34 (06/17/1990) 2024 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 56 1/3 IP, 3.51 ERA, 1.473 WHIP, 4-3, 70 SO, 31 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 116 ERA+, 28.5 K%, 12.6 BB%, 3.59 xERA, 3.54 FIP, 3.94 xFIP, 0.4 fWAR Andrew Chafin has long been a rumored Mets target, and for good reason.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 27