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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Alex Young, a veteran left-handed reliever with 177 games of MLB experience (2019-2024), has signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. Young is recovering from season-ending elbow surgery performed in spring training 2025 and is currently assigned to the Nationals' Florida Complex League affiliate. The signing represents a low-risk organizational depth move for a Nationals bullpen that has struggled with consistency (4.74 ERA, ranked 26th in MLB). Young previously pitched for the Diamondbacks, Guardians, Giants, Reds, and other organizations, posting a 16-18 record with a 4.34 ERA and 1.408 WHIP across his career. If he recovers successfully, he could potentially be called up to MLB later in the season.
Strengths
- + Extensive MLB experience with 177 games pitched
- + Second-round draft pick pedigree
- + Low-risk minor league signing allows for gradual return
- + Addresses Nationals' bullpen depth needs
- + Left-handed pitcher provides platoon flexibility
- + Potential upside if recovery goes well
Weaknesses
- - Recent season-ending elbow surgery limits immediate availability
- - Career 4.34 ERA and 1.408 WHIP indicate inconsistency
- - 16-18 career record shows mixed results
- - 5.02 FIP suggests underlying performance issues
- - Extended time away from MLB competition (since 2024)
- - Recovery timeline uncertain for return to game action
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Season-ending elbow surgery performed in spring training 2025; currently in recovery phase assigned to Florida Complex League
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Alex Young is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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