Antolin was returned to the Nationals' minor league camp Monday, The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The former Blue Jays farmhand will provide some organization bullpen depth for the Nats in 2017, but Antolin isn't likely to see any action in the majors this season.

Antolin signed a minor league contract with the Nationals on Monday that includes an invite to spring training, MASN's Mark Zuckerman reports.

EDGE Analysis

At 27 years old, Antolin has an extensive track record in the minors, but he has logged just two innings in the big leagues. He will provide the Nationals with organizational bullpen depth in 2017.

Antolin was designated for assignment Friday, Blue Jays' play-by-play announcer Mike Wilner reports.

EDGE Analysis

Antolin was DFA'd in order to make room for Franklin Morales, who was activated off the disabled list Friday. During the course of the season for Triple-A Buffalo, Antolin had compiled a 2.37 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP over 38 innings of work for the club, notching a 42:23 K:BB in the process.

Antolin appeared in 10 games for Triple-A Buffalo during June. He pitched 9.1 innings, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out 12.

EDGE Analysis

The big right-hander had a rough May that included a disastrous outing in what turned out to be his one MLB chance this season. He rebounded nicely in June, and given his success at Triple-A Buffalo this year, Antolin may get another opportunity to prove himself at the big league level before 2016 is finished. Overall for the Bisons this season, Antolin has a 2.38 ERA and is 8-for-8 in save chances in 28 appearances (34 innings). However, the 26-year-old will have to show improved control (40:20 K:BB) before he'll get a second chance with the Jays.

Antolin was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Antolin only appeared once with the Blue Jays since having his contract purchased by them prior to Sunday's contest, but he gave up three runs on four hits and a walk in two innings of work. This was enough to get him shipped back to the minors, although he could be back up with Toronto if he continues his strong start to the season he had with the Bisons. Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte was recalled to take his place in the Blue Jays bullpen.

Antolin's contract was purchased from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Antolin will get his first taste of the big leagues, replacing Brett Cecil (triceps) in the Blue Jays bullpen after the latter required a trip to the DL. In 12 appearances (one start) with Buffalo this season, the 26-year-old Antolin has posted a 2.70 ERA and has struck out 25 batters over 20 innings.