According to a team press release, the Washington Nationals have designated right handed pitcher Brian Broderick for assignment.

The move will clear room for right handed pitcher Cole Kimball who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.

Broderick had a 6.57 ERA in 12.1 innings throughout 11 games for the Nationals this season. Kimball was 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 13.2 innings throughout 12 games for Syracuse this season.

Kimball will be making the trip to the big leagues for the first time. He was ranked by Baseball America as the Nationals seventh best prospect. In five minor league seasons, Kimball combined for a 4.50 era and heavily relies on his fastball which tops out a 98mph and a splitter.  He also has recently developed a curveball that he throws in the low-80s.

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