Lefty reliever dropped by Tigers in roster shuffle is claimed by Nationals

Lefty reliever dropped by Tigers in roster shuffle is claimed by Nationals

DETROIT -- Left-handed pitcher PJ Poulin, designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers two days ago, has been claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals.

PJ Poulin Promoted to MLB With Washington Nationals - University of Connecticut Athletics

STORRS, Conn . - Former UConn baseball LHP PJ Poulin has been called up to the Major Leagues by the Washington Nationals on Monday morning.

Nationals Claim PJ Poulin

The Nationals announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed left-hander PJ Poulin off waivers from the Tigers. Poulin was designated for assignment to make room for right-hander Charlie Morton on the club’s 40-man roster on the day of the trade deadline. Poulin, 29, was an 11th-round pick by the Rockies back in 2018. A two-way player in college, Poulin committed to pitching upon his move to affiliated ball. He looked quite good in the lower mino…