Fedde was recalled from Double-A Harrisburg ahead of his scheduled start against the Orioles on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Fedde will join the big-league rotation for a spot start with Max Scherzer (back) on the shelf. In 11 appearances with the Nationals this season (six starts), Fedde owns a 3.79 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 22:19 K:BB in 40.1 innings. Adrian Sanchez was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Fedde will be recalled from Triple-A Fresno to start Wednesday against the Orioles, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Fedde will join the big-league squad and take the hill for the series finale in Baltimore. With Fedde getting the nod Wednesday, Stephen Strasburg is now in line to start Thursday's contest in Atlanta.

Fedde was scratched from his scheduled start Monday with Double-A Harrisburg, signaling that he could be called up to join the Nationals and make a start as soon as Wednesday in Baltimore, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Due to an off day Monday, the Nationals won't need a new fifth starter to fill in for the injured Max Scherzer (back) until Saturday in Atlanta, but Zuckerman's report suggests the team likely won't wait that long to find a replacement for the ace. Even if Scherzer returns from the 10-day injured list to start when first eligible Saturday, Washington is apparently leaning toward using a new starter Sunday in that scenario rather than having rotation member Austin Voth take the hill on his normal four days' rest. If Fedde is in fact added to the rotation, deploying him Wednesday might make the most sense so as not to keep him idle longer than he already has been. He hasn't pitched for the Nationals or in the minors since July 2.

The Nationals optioned Fedde to Triple-A Fresno on Monday, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Due to a doubleheader last week, the Nationals required a temporary sixth starter in Austin Voth, who took advantage of the opportunity Sunday by delivering six strong innings and striking out seven in a no-decision. The performance was good enough for Voth to earn another turn at the expense of Fedde, who supplied a serviceable 3.94 ERA but an ugly 1.52 WHIP and 15:15 K:BB in 29.2 innings in his six starts since joining the rotation in late May. Fedde is expected to continue working as a full-time rotation member for Fresno and should rank as one of the Nats' top options for a callup if a spot starter or long reliever is needed at any point later in the season.

Fedde allowed two earned runs on five hits and five walks while striking out one across 3.2 innings Thursday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde wasn't hit particularly hard -- he didn't allow any extra-base hits -- but walked at least one batter in each of the first three innings. He managed to throw just 43 of his 84 pitches for strikes and began only 11 of the 20 batters he faced with a strike. That resulted in the short outing, the second time he's failed to work five innings in his last six starts. Fedde has a 3.79 ERA, but an unimpressive 22:19 K:BB through 40.1 innings.

Fedde will start Thursday's series finale against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde originally lined up to start Tuesday but consecutive postponements and Wednesday's subsequent doubleheader threw a wrench in the Nationals' rotation plans. The 26-year-old has a 3.81 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 14:10 K:BB in five starts for the Nationals this year.

Fedde (1-1) allowed five earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde's outing was ultimately derailed by two home runs, which accounted for three of his five earned runs. He managed to work fairly deep into the game despite his struggles, needing only 81 pitches to record 18 outs. Fedde has managed to prevent runs fairly effectively in five starts this season, allowing 11 baserunners to cross the plate across 26 innings. He'll look to bounce back from this effort in his next outing, currently scheduled for Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Fedde pitched six innings in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Nationals, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out five in the no-decision.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde was on the hook for the loss before the Nationals rallied in the seventh inning to tie the game. The right hander has done well in four starts this season, allowing six runs over 20 innings. Overall, he's appeared in nine games with a 2.93 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 30.2 innings pitched. Fedde is next expected to face the Phillies on June 17, as the Nationals have an off-day Wednesday and may not need to use a five-man rotation.

Fedde allowed two runs on six hits and three walks in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Reds. He struck out three but did not qualify for the victory.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the consistent traffic on the bases, opposing pitcher Tanner Roark was the only Red to come through with any RBI Saturday. Fedde did well to limit the damage, but couldn't get through the fifth inning to qualify for his second straight win. The 26-year-old has a 2.55 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB through 24.2 innings, and should take the mound next weekend at San Diego.

Fedde (1-0) surrendered four hits and three walks while striking out four over five scoreless innings Sunday in a win against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde was impressive through the first five innings of the series finale, hurling 51 of 83 pitches for strikes. The right-hander owns a 2.18 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 12:8 K:BB over 20.2 innings this season and appears likely to remain in the rotation for at least one more turn while Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) continues to rehab.