"Lara, 23, was an international signing out of Venezuela in 2019. He had a bit of a breakout in 2024, tossing 134 2/3 innings over 25 starts between High-A and Double-A. He allowed 3.34 earned runs per nine with a 24.3% strikeout rate and 8.1% walk rate. The Nats gave him a 40-man spot in November of that year to keep him out of the Rule 5 draft."
"His 2025 wasn't as pleasant. He did get to make his major league debut but posted an 8.79 ERA in 14 1/3 innings. Down on the farm, he had a 7.55 ERA in 56 innings split between High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. That performance bumped him off Washington's roster and none of the other 29 clubs were willing to give him a spot either."
"The club is rebuilding and had a collective 5.35 ERA in 2025. This winter, they have thinned out the staff by trading away MacKenzie Gore and Jose A. Ferrer. They have also made a few additions by signing Foster Griffin, claiming Gus Varland and selecting Griff McGarry in the Rule 5 draft. On the whole, the staff is lacking in experience and very few guys have spots locked down, so there are paths for Lara or other pitchers to take advantage of the situation."
The Nationals cleared right-hander Carlos Lara off waivers and outrighted him to Triple-A Rochester after designating him for assignment when they claimed Mickey Gasper. Lara, 23, signed out of Venezuela in 2019 and broke out in 2024, throwing 134 2/3 innings with a 3.34 ERA and strong strikeout-to-walk metrics, earning a 40-man roster spot. In 2025 he posted an 8.79 ERA in 14 1/3 MLB innings and a 7.55 ERA in 56 minor-league innings. No other team claimed him, and he lacks the service time to elect free agency. He remains in the organization amid a rebuilding staff with openings.
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