Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge has been recalled to start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. The 25-year-old will make at least one start in the rotation, but it's uncertain if he'll remain there following the All-Star break. Rutledge has a 6.66 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 70/40 K/BB ratio across 16 starts in Triple-A this season. It's hard to imagine him having much success against the Brewers on Friday. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for a streaming option for Friday's slate.

The Washington Nationals promoted right-handed pitching prospect Jackson Rutledge from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. The former first-round pick in 2019 and current No. 11 prospect for the Nats, according to MLB Pipeline, went 6-1 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.098 WHIP while striking out 62 and walking 25 in 68 1/3 innings in his 12 starts for Harrisburg to earn the promotion. The 24-year-old had struggled in previous seasons due to injuries and inconsistency, but he's putting it all together in 2023 and could be a candidate to join Washington's starting rotation later this year. Rutledge is primarily a ground-ball pitcher with a fastball-slider combination, and he should be challenging for a rotation spot in D.C. to begin the 2024 season.