"With Kazuma Okamoto joining the Blue Jays, the club had to make room on their 40-man roster to add him. That move resulted in right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz being designated for assignment earlier this week and it didn't take long for the 28-year-old to find a new home. The Nationals have picked up Schultz, according to the team's official twitter account. They had room on their roster after releasing right-handed pitcher Sauryn Lao on Friday morning."
"2025 was the big league debut for Schultz and he showed some promise in his peripheral numbers, even if his stat page doesn't blow anyone away. Schultz recorded a 4.38 ERA in 24.2 innings in 13 appearances, that included two games started. The Nationals were likely drawn to his 25.5% strikeout rate and 7.3% walk rate which were better numbers than he has shown in his career in the minor leagues."
The Blue Jays added Kazuma Okamoto to their 40-man roster and designated right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz for assignment to open a spot. The Washington Nationals claimed Schultz off waivers after creating roster space by releasing Sauryn Lao. Schultz made his major league debut in 2025, posting a 4.38 ERA across 24.2 innings in 13 appearances, including two starts. He posted a 25.5% strikeout rate and a 7.3% walk rate, and throws a four-seamer, sinker, cutter, slider and changeup with a fastball averaging 94 mph. The Nationals’ weak 2025 bullpen creates an opportunity for Schultz to earn a role.
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