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Nationals' Irvin placed on injured list after outing

PUBLISHED May 23, 2026, 11:16 PM ET

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ATLANTA — Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin threw five hitless innings in a 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday but experienced shoulder tightness late in the fifth inning and was removed before the sixth. He described the issue as precautionary while reporters noted an MRI was scheduled to determine the extent of the soreness. Sunday, team medical results identified a right shoulder strain and the Nationals placed Irvin on the 15-day injured list; they recalled left-hander P.J. Poulin from Triple-A Rochester to provide relief depth. Managers and Irvin described the MRI result as positive relative to a tear, and the club will monitor recovery and adjust the rotation accordingly.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Saturday: Irvin pitches five hitless innings in a 2-0 win over Atlanta.
Saturday (later): Irvin reports tightness and is removed before the sixth inning.
Sunday morning: MRI performed to assess shoulder soreness.
Sunday: MRI shows a right shoulder strain; Irvin is placed on the 15-day IL.
Sunday: Nationals recall P.J. Poulin from Triple-A to bolster bullpen depth.

News Intelligence

If you're a Nationals fan, this is a blow. Jake Irvin's shoulder strain means he's out for at least 15 days. That's a tough loss for the team's rotation. But P.J. Poulin's recall from Triple-A could be a silver lining.

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Who Benefited

The Washington Nationals benefited by diagnosing Jake Irvin’s right shoulder strain, placing him on the 15-day injured list to protect his health, and immediately recalling left-hander P.J. Poulin to provide relief and roster depth.

Who Impacted

Jake Irvin suffered a right shoulder strain that removed him from the rotation and led to placement on the 15-day injured list while he undergoes rehabilitation and monitoring.

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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Jake Irvin suffered a right shoulder strain that removed him from the rotation and led to placement on the 15-day injured list while he undergoes rehabilitation and monitoring.