Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Clayton Beeter, right-handed reliever for the Washington Nationals, was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 26, 2026 with right forearm soreness. He has progressed well through his recovery, throwing 15 pitches off the mound and resuming throwing activities. As of mid-May, Beeter began a rehab assignment at the Nationals' Florida Complex League affiliate and is projected to return to the major leagues around mid-to-late May. He had been solid early in the season with a 3.48 ERA across 10 appearances with 2 saves before the injury. His first rehab appearance showed promise with one run allowed on one hit with no walks.
Strengths
- + Progressing well through injury recovery
- + Threw 15 pitches off mound successfully
- + Began rehab assignment at Florida Complex
- + Expected return mid-to-late May
- + Had solid early season performance with 3.48 ERA
- + Collected 2 saves before injury
- + Strong bullpen arm for Nationals
- + Positive first rehab appearance result
Weaknesses
- - Right forearm soreness caused IL placement
- - Struggled with command early season (8 walks in 10.1 IP)
- - Missed significant time since late April
- - Closer role may be taken over by Gus Varland during absence
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Right forearm soreness; placed on 15-day IL retroactive to April 23, 2026
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Clayton Beeter is a rp for the Washington Nationals.
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Recent News
Clayton Beeter: Could return later this week
May 18, 2026
Clayton Beeter (forearm) struck out two and allowed one run in one innings on Wednesday in a minor league rehab appearance in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League.
May 13, 2026
Clayton Beeter: Ready for rehab assignment
May 12, 2026
Clayton Beeter, out since Apr. 23 with forearm soreness, is ready to begin a rehab assignment.
May 12, 2026