Duke finds a job with Nationals: The Nationals signed left-handed pitcher Zach Duke to a minor-league deal on Thursday. He was released by the Astros on Tuesday. (Updated 03/29/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Duke didn't have a very good spring while competing for a spot in the Astros' rotation. However, Washington is bringing him on board to provide organizational depth. Duke is slated to begin in the minors, so continue to ignore him in Fantasy. (Updated 03/29/2012).
03/24/2012 10:43 Astros' lefty set-up man Sergio Escalona out for season
Houston left-handed reliever Sergio Escalona will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, ending his 2012 season before it starts. The move could cause the team to move veteran left-hander Zach Duke to the bullpen.
03/22/2012 21:04 Camp report: Astros likes, dislikes
There isn't a lot to like about the Astros right now. They've basically blown the team up in an effort to rebuild with a minor-league system that's one of the worst in baseball. But at least with their youth, they have energy, Scott Miller says.