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Like so many of these Nats relievers, Gus Varland has bounced around a lot in his career, and is no stranger to the waiver wire. However, it really feels like the 29 year old has finally found a home in the back of the Nats bullpen.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 1

Led by Gus Varland, the Washington Nationals bullpen has been turning a corner lately

After an absolutely brutal start to the season, the Nationals bullpen has been settling in lately. The unit is still far from a strength, but they have not been losing the Nats games recently.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 25

Louis Varland Reacts in Disgust After Signing Glove for Dodgers Fan

Louis Varland made a big impact on the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen last year after arriving from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline. The 28-year-old right-hander became a dependable option, filling in various roles for the team in the postseason.

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A confident Gus Varland wants to make his mark with the Washington Nationals

The Nats pitching staff has been up and down to start the season, with more downs lately. However, one guy who has been impressing me lately is Gus Varland.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 23

Diamondbacks Lose Pitcher to Nationals

According to transaction logs, the Washington Nationals have claimed former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Gus Varland off waivers. Varland had been sitting on the D-backs' 40-man roster since the latter end of the 2025 regular season, though he never pitched in a game for Arizona.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 22

Washington Nationals claim RHP Gus Varland, DFA’s C Riley Adams

While this move will be overshadowed by the MacKenzie Gore trade, Paul Toboni made another waiver claim. This time he picked up Gus Varland from the Diamondbacks.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Nationals Claim Gus Varland

The Nationals have claimed right-hander Gus Varland off waivers from the Diamondbacks, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Arizona designated him for assignment last week after signing righty Taylor Clarke to a one-year deal.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 15

Diamondbacks Reunite with Reliever to Bolster Bullpen

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made an addition to their bullpen. On Thursday, the D-backs signed veteran right-hand reliever Taylor Clarke to a one-year contract.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11, 2025

Diamondbacks claim right-hander, make several other moves

The Diamondbacks announced that they have claimed right-hander Gus Varland from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Reno. He was previously listed as released by the Sox but it appears he had not yet cleared released waivers.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9, 2025

White Sox release pitcher Gus Varland

The White Sox have released right-hander Gus Varland, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He was designated for assignment earlier this week when the Sox selected infielder Jacob Amaya.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7, 2025

White Sox select Jacob Amaya, designate Gus Varland for assignment

The White Sox announced today that infielder Chase Meidroth has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 4th, with a right thumb contusion.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / July 30, 2025

Dodgers Trade Deadline Rumors: Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax & Louis Varland Interest

By all accounts the Los Angeles Dodgers will make a move to address their bullpen before the MLB trade deadline at 3 p.m. PT on Thursday. Manager Dave Roberts publicly declared that an area of need, and said specifically the Dodgers needed a reliever who could have success against right-handed batters in leverage situations.

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Chicago White Sox latest round of cuts comes as a head-scratcher

The Chicago White Sox start their regular season this week at home when they play the Los Angeles Angels on March 27 at the newly named Rate Field. The White Sox have a few players vying for spots on the roster, and decisions on them can come down to the wire.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 9, 2025

At least four Chicago White Sox pitchers are experimenting with a new pitch

The Chicago White Sox are slowly ramping up to start the season, which begins on March 27 when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at home at the newly minted Rate Field.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / August 17, 2024

White Sox claim Enyel De Los Santos off waivers

The Chicago White Sox announced Saturday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Enyel De Los Santos off waivers from the New York Yankees. To make room on the 40-man roster, Chicago also recalled right-handed pitcher Gus Varland from its Triple-A club, while placing Mike Clevinger on the 60-day injured list and Steven Wilson on the 15-day IL.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / August 17, 2024

White Sox Add Reliever from Yankees Among 4 Roster Moves

The Chicago White Sox made four roster moves involving pitchers before Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. New roster additions include Enyel De Los Santos, whom the Sox claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees, and Gus Varland, who was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 5, 2024

Recently DFA'd Dodgers Pitcher Claimed by MLB's Worst Team

The Chicago White Sox claimed former Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Gus Varland off waivers on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte. The right-hander made his debut for the Knights on Sunday and struck out the side on 14 pitches.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3, 2024

White Sox claim Dodgers reliever after trade deadline

In the midst of the first season in their rebuild, it is very clear that the Chicago White Sox need all the help they can get, especially at the major league level, where the team is currently in the middle of an 18-game losing streak.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / August 3, 2024

Dodgers activate Kiermiaer & Rosario, lose Varland on waivers

Catcher Hunter Feduccia was optioned after making his major league debut on Wednesday. Nick Ramirez cleared waivers and was sent outright to Oklahoma City After playing one position player short for two games, the Dodgers activated trade deadline acquisitions Kevin Kiermaier and Amed Rosario ahead of this weekend’s series against the A’s.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 2, 2024

White Sox Claim Gus Varland Off Waivers From Dodgers

The Chicago White Sox claimed Gus Varland off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander was designated for assignment, along with Nick Ramirez, on July 30.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2, 2024

White Sox Claim Gus Varland From Dodgers

The White Sox announced that they have claimed right-hander Gus Varland off waivers from the Dodgers and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte. The righty was recently designated for assignment in the wake of the Dodgers making multiple deals ahead of the trade deadline.