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PJ Poulin
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WSH
2026 season
- GP
- 35
- W-L
- 3-0
- ERA
- 2.70
- WHIP
- 1.31
- K
- 25
- IP
- 36.2
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11 | vs NYY | L 2-4 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul 5 | vs PIT | L 5-11 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 28 | @BAL | W 6-4 | S | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 27 | @BAL | W 4-3 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 24 | vs PHI | L 4-5 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 23 | vs PHI | L 9-14 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 19 | @TB | L 2-5 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 17 | vs KC | L 2-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 14 | vs SEA | W 10-1 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 13 | vs SEA | W 8-3 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 27 | @CLE | L 2-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 25 | @CLE | W 10-2 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| May 18 | vs NYM | L 7-16 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| May 16 | vs BAL | W 13-3 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| May 13 | @CIN | W 8-7 | S | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 10 | @MIA | L 2-5 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 8 | @MIA | W 3-2 | S | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| May 7 | vs MIN | W 7-5 | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| May 3 | vs MIL | W 3-2 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 29 | @NYM | W 14-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 24 | @CWS | L 4-5 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 20 | vs ATL | L 4-9 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 19 | vs SF | W 3-0 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 17 | vs SF | L 5-10 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 16 | @PIT | W 8-7 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 14 | @PIT | W 5-4 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 12 | @MIL | W 8-6 | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10 | @MIL | W 7-3 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 8 | vs STL | L 1-6 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 7 | vs STL | L 6-7 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 5 | vs LAD | L 6-8 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 1 | @PHI | L 5-6 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 31 | @PHI | L 2-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 29 | @CHC | W 6-3 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 26 | @CHC | W 10-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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| Sep 28 | vs CWS | L 0-8 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 26 | vs CWS | L 9-10 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 22 | @ATL | L 5-11 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 20 | @NYM | W 5-3 | S | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | @NYM | L 6-12 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 16 | vs ATL | L 0-5 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 16 | vs ATL | L 3-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | vs PIT | L 1-5 | - | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs PIT | W 6-5 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 10 | @MIA | L 3-8 | - | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9 | @MIA | W 7-5 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 6 | @CHC | W 2-1 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs MIA | W 10-5 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2 | vs MIA | W 5-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 31 | vs TB | L 4-7 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 29 | vs TB | L 1-4 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 27 | @NYY | L 2-11 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 25 | @NYY | L 5-10 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | @PHI | W 5-4 | W | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 21 | vs NYM | W 9-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 19 | vs NYM | L 1-8 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 17 | vs PHI | L 9-11 | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 15 | vs PHI | L 2-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 13 | @KC | W 8-7 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 12 | @KC | L 5-8 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 10 | @SF | W 8-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 7 | vs ATH | L 0-6 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 5 | vs ATH | L 7-16 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Latest news
Poulin (forearm) cleared outright waivers Monday and is now a free agent.
Though he held a 2.70 ERA over 36.2 innings with Washington in 2026, Poulin's 25:21 K:BB was less encouraging. The left-hander missed the second half with a flexor strain, so he will enter free agency with health questions even as he was able to avoid surgery.
RotoWire via ESPN · 4d ago
The Nationals transferred Poulin (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Poulin had been on the shelf since July 19 due to a left flexor strain, and his move to the 60-day IL ensures that he'll remain out through Sept. 13. The southpaw's move to the 60-day frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for one of Yovanny Cruz and Jake Bird, two of the four players the Nationals acquired Sunday in the deal that sent Luis Garcia to the Yankees.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 2
The Nationals placed Poulin on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left flexor strain.
Poulin hadn't pitched in either of the Nationals' first two games following the All-Star break, so it's unclear when or how he sustained the forearm strain. He'll be eligible for activation July 31, but given the nature of his injury, Poulin seems likely to miss more than the minimum 15 days. Washington re-signed left-hander Matt Krook to a one-year deal Sunday to take Poulin's spot in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 19
Poulin will serve as the opening pitcher in Saturday's game against the Yankees, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
Poulin will receive his 11th opening assignment of the season and will likely remain in the game for an inning or two before turning the game over to bulk reliever Miles Mikolas. Poulin has given up just two runs in 10.1 innings since coming up from the minors in mid-June and carries a 2.83 ERA through 35 frames on the year.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 11
Poulin earned the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Orioles, allowing one walk over two scoreless innings.
With Clayton Beeter having pitched Saturday and Richard Lovelady working in the seventh inning, Poulin was called upon to pitch the final two innings Sunday with a two-run lead. The southpaw was sharp, issuing just one walk as he locked down his third save of the season and his first since May 13. Poulin has been a bright spot in an otherwise maligned Nationals bullpen -- he's given up just one run in his last 7.2 innings, lowering his ERA to 2.88 with a 1.28 WHIP and 22:19 K:BB across 34.1 innings this year.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 28
Poulin will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game versus the Phillies, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.
Poulin is no stranger to opener assignments, as Tuesday will mark his 10th of the season. The southpaw has held lefty bats to a .173/.283/.346 batting line in 2026, so it makes sense to have him face Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper at the top of the Philadelphia lineup before turning the game over to righty Zack Littell, who will work in bulk relief.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 23