Orlando Ribalta

Ribalta could potentially make it back to Washington’s bullpen before the conclusion of the regular season, but there is zero reason for them to rush him back. The 28-year-old hit the injured list unexpectedly after experiencing forearm inflammation over the weekend. The positive news is that he’s not facing a lengthy absence.

Ribalta has been one of the few reliable relievers for the Nationals this year, posting a 3.77 ERA and two saves across 43 innings. No word yet on the severity of the injury or how long the Nationals expect him to be sidelined.

It sounds like Ribalta will go on the IL, probably for the rest of the season. He’d been one of the Nationals’ most reliable relievers since being recalled at the beginning of May, amassing a 3.77 ERA in 43 innings. The extent of the injury will likely dictate whether he sticks on the 40-man roster this winter.

Ribalta returns to Washington’s relief mix for Saturday’s game against the Brewers. The 28-year-old has made a pair of scoreless relief appearances in the big leagues this season in addition to pitching well on the doorstep of the majors.

Your reward for getting a 10th-inning save last night? Rochester. Richard Lovelady will be active for the Nationals tonight and this is the corresponding move for getting him on to the roster.

The 28-year-old has allowed two runs on three hits in 5 1/3 innings in Triple-A with a 6/1 K/BB ratio. He has a 7.81 career ERA in 27 2/3 innings and will look to bring that down this season.

Ribalta figures to be up-and-down as a middle relief option for the Nationals this season. Franklin is one of the organization’s better outfield prospects and was added to the club’s 40-man roster during the offseason.

Ribalta, who was sent down six days ago, will rejoin the bullpen. He has a 6.56 ERA in 23 1/3 innings for the Nationals this season.

Ribalta has allowed runs in three of his last four appearances and has forged an ugly 6.56 ERA in his limited time in the Washington bullpen. He’ll likely finish the year in Triple-A with Sauryn Lao claiming his spot on the roster.

Ribalta returns to Washington’s bullpen mix in the wake of rookie Cole Henry hitting the shelf with a back strain. The 27-year-old righty has compiled a pedestrian 5.48 ERA across 21 1/3 innings of work over 18 appearances this season at the highest level.