Dodgers claim Nick Nastrini off waivers from Marlins
Nastrini was drafted by the Dodgers in the fourth round in 2021 out of UCLA, one of five pitchers selected that year by Los Angeles to have since reached the majors, along with Emmet Sheehan, Justin Wrobleski, and Ben Casparius. The other 2021 draftee to get to the big leagues was Jordan Leasure, who was dealt along with Nastrini to the White Sox at the trade deadline in 2023 for Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly.
Nastrini pitched in Chicago in 2024 but this year has been confined to Triple-A, with a 7.58 ERA with nearly as many walks (43) as strikeouts (49) in his 46⅓ innings. He's pitched in 21 games, seven of them starts.
The Marlins claimed Nastrini off waivers from the White Sox on July 1, and the right-hander allowed two runs in two innings for Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday in his only game in the organization. Miami designated Nastrini for assignment on Wednesday.
Nastrini has been in the minors all season and hasn't yet used one of his five options since the season began. He's using his second option year this season.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Nastrini, the Dodgers designated Noah Davis for assignment. Davis, who was acquired from the Red Sox for cash on March 27, has used four of his five options this season, the last of which came one day after tying a Los Angeles Dodgers record by allowing 10 runs in a relief appearance.
Davis had a 19.50 ERA in his five appearances in the majors with the Dodgers this season, with five walks, four hit batters, and eight strikeouts in his six innings. The 28-year-old right-hander had a 3.94 ERA and one save in 21 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City, with 38 strikeouts and 15 walks in 32 innings.
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