Nationals send Detwiler to Rangers
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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Washington Nationals have traded left-hander Ross Detwiler to the Texas Rangers for a pair of minor leaguers.
After missing most of the 2013 season because of back issues, Detwiler went 2-3 with a 4.00 ERA in 47 relief appearances for the Nationals last season.
He had been used as both a starter and a reliever over the course of his seven-year career, but last season was the first that he pitched primarily out of the bullpen.
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Texas is expected to give him an opportunity to start, but he could also be used in a setup role.
"From what I was told, I'll get a chance to be a starter again," Detwiler told the Washington Post. "I always pictured myself that way. I didn't really know exactly what my role was last year. Sometimes that's what you need. I'm excited about my new opportunity. A fresh start and a fresh set of eyes on me and maybe that will help me get back on track."
Selected sixth overall by the Nationals in the 2007 draft, Detwiler has compiled a 20-36 record with a 3.79 ERA in 85 career games -- 69 starts. His most productive campaign came in 2012 when he went 10-8 with a 3.40 ERA in 33 games (27 starts).
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Infielder Chris Bostick and right-handed reliever Abel De Los Santos will head to Washington in the deal.