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Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 26
Matt Waldron to debut for Nationals against visiting Rockies
Newly acquired right-hander Matt Waldron will make his Nationals debut when Washington hosts the Colorado Rockies in the third contest of a four-game series on Wednesday night.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 25
Veteran Pitcher Joins New Team After Release From Blue Jays
The Washington Nationals activated right-hander Matt Waldron to their active roster Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Nationals designated right-hander Trevor Williams for assignment to clear the spot, according to The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 22
2026 Transactions: Nationals Claim Waldron, Dodgers Recall Thomas
A hand fracture for Andy Pages opened up a roster spot for Alek Thomas, recalled by the Dodgers on August 22. In other transactions-related news, Matt Waldron was claimed by the Washington Nationals.
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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 22
Washington Nationals claim recently DFA’d knuckleballer Matt Waldron
The knuckeball is heading to Washington. Per the Blue Jays’ social media page, the Washington Nationals have claimed recently DFA’d right-hander Matt Waldron off of waivers.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22
Nationals Claim Matt Waldron
The Nationals announced that right-hander Matt Waldron was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays. Connelly Early was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL in the corresponding roster move.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 20
2 Recent Padres Castoffs Have Already Been Cut By Their New Teams
Two former pitchers of the San Diego Padres have been cut by their new teams after just a couple of games. Right-handed pitchers Matt Waldron and Ron Marinnacio have both been designated for assignment.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Toronto Blue Jays Part Ways With Disappointing Pitcher
The Toronto Blue Jays designated right-hander Matt Waldron for assignment on Wednesday, ending his brief tenure with the club after just two weeks. The move came as the corresponding roster action to select the contract of left-hander Brendan Cellucci.
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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 19
Blue Jays select Brendan Cellucci, designate Matt Waldron for assignment
The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen shuffle continued on Tuesday. Before their contest against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Blue Jays announced that they selected
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 5
2026 Transactions: Blue Jays Claim Waldron, Arias & Ozuna DFA’d
The post-Trade Deadline roster aftermath continued on August 5. Several veterans, most notably Marcell Ozuna, were designated for assignment. Toronto, meanwhile, added Matt Waldron off a waiver claim.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 5
Blue Jays claim Matt Waldron off waivers from San Diego, transfer Patrick Corbin to 60-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that they have claimed relief pitcher Matt Waldron off waivers from the San Diego Padres. As a result, left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin was transferred to the 60-day injured list after he suffered a left teres major strain.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 29
2026 Transactions: Padres DFA Waldron, Brewers Promote Pannone
We’re still waiting for the trades to start rolling in, as the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline approaches. But there was still some non-trade-related movement on the 29th of July.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29
Padres Designate Matt Waldron For Assignment
The Padres announced that right-hander Jeremiah Estrada has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Matt Waldron has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 11
Padres Demote Pitcher, Reinstate Matt Waldron Off Injured List
Ahead of the second game against the Toronto Blue Jays for the San Diego Padres, the team has made a roster move. The Padres announced that they have reinstated right-hander Matt Waldron off the 15-day injured list.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11
Padres get multiple injury updates before All-Star break
The San Diego Padres received encouraging injury updates on catcher Freddy Fermin and right-hander Matt Waldron before the MLB All-Star break. However, San Diego has not announced an activation date for either player.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 27
2 Padres Starting Pitchers Making Major Progress Toward Return
The San Diego Padres have been no strangers to injuries taking over the pitching staff this season, with the team having multiple starters go down. However, there is some good news for the Padres amid the latest updates on a few starters.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20
When will Padres pitchers German Marquez, Matt Waldron return from injuries?
The San Diego Padres have four starting pitchers on the IL right now, with German Marquez and Matt Waldron being two of them. While they are each dealing with their own injuries, a new update reveals when both pitchers could return to action.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 13
Padres' Matt Waldron Sets Unfortunate Franchise Record With Roster Spot in Jeopardy
The San Diego Padres dropped the opening game of a big three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 6-4. San Diego went down to Milwaukee early, and the team just couldn't muster enough of a comeback to win the game.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 17
Padres activate RHP Matt Waldron to face Angels
The San Diego Padres activated right-hander Matt Waldron from the injured list ahead of his season debut Friday on the road against the Los Angeles Angels.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 26
Padres' Matt Waldron Receives Unusual Offer After Hemorrhoid Surgery
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron initially made a name himself as one of Major League Baseball's only knuckleball pitchers. Now, he's gaining attention for something far less traditional — and totally out of his control.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 24
Padres' Matt Waldron faces setback after minor procedure; rotation depth clouds role
San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron experienced a setback in camp Tuesday after the knuckleballer underwent a minor procedure to treat an infection in his "rear end," according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / August 8, 2024
Every Team Could Use a Matt Waldron
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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2024
Look of the Day 6/24: Great matchup for Padres' Waldron
What a run it's been in our Look of the Day series, as YB's Jack Dougherty went 5-0 last week to improve to 8-0 in his last eight picks. Let's stay hot with Jack's first selection for the new week.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 17, 2024
Starter Matt Waldron Coming Into His Own For Padres This Season
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron has steadily improved over the past month. The 27-year-old right-hander, who made his MLB debut just last year and began this season on the bubble for a starting rotation job, has been the Padres' most consistent pitcher over his last seven outings.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4, 2024
Watch: Padres pitcher throws insane looking knuckleball
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron has found success with his knuckleball this season, and one particular pitch from Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels helped illustrate why.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13, 2024
Dodgers enter unfamiliar territory vs. Padres' Matt Waldron
Early in every season, there are times when a team won't have much of an idea of what to expect of the next day's starting pitcher. That will be the case Saturday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers meet the visiting San Diego Padres in the second game of this three-game series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2024
Three pitchers that have shined during spring training
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