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Nationals Place Trevor Williams on IL as Ruiz Returns and Loutos Is Recalled

The team made multiple roster adjustments Friday to address pitching depth following Williams’ elbow sprain.

Jun 24, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Trevor Williams was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow sprain after allowing a season-high seven runs in three innings against Detroit.
  • Keibert Ruiz was reinstated from the seven-day concussion list following a foul ball that struck him in the head on June 23.
  • Right-hander Ryan Loutos was recalled from Triple-A Rochester after being claimed off waivers June 10 and posting a 1-0 record with a 13.50 ERA in six relief appearances.
  • Catcher Drew Millas was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after going 1-for-7 with a double and an RBI in three MLB games.
  • Williams entered the season with a 3-10 record and a 6.21 ERA over 17 starts, underscoring the Nationals’ need to reconfigure their pitching staff.