Fedde was recalled from Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde has put up solid numbers at Double-A in 2019, posting a 2.55 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with a 27:5 K:BB over 24.2 innings. He made an appearance with the Nationals earlier this season against San Diego on April 28 when he fanned three and walked one over four scoreless frames.

Fedde is no longer listed as the probable starter for Double-A Harrisburg's game Friday against Trenton, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

While nothing is confirmed at this point, all signs point to Fedde transitioning to a relief role. The right-hander may still be viewed as a starter in the long term, but after his dominant performance out of the big-league bullpen over the weekend -- he allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three across four scoreless innings against the Padres on Sunday -- the Nationals want to utilize him in a relief role for the time being. Through four starts with Harrisburg this season, Fedde owns a 2.66 ERA, 9.30 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB in 23.2 innings.

Manager Dave Martinez said the Nationals are contemplating Fedde's role moving forward, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde was sent back to the minors after making a relief appearance over the weekend, but the young right-hander's effectiveness during his 2019 big-league debut has prompted the Nationals to second-guess his role moving forward. He was originally expected to return to a starting role with Double-A Harrisburg, though it remains to be seen whether he'll start for the Senators as scheduled Friday.

The Nationals optioned Fedde to Double-A Harrisburg on Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde's stay with Washington lasted just one day, but he made an impact in relief in Sunday's win over the Padres, tossing four scoreless innings and posting three strikeouts in relief. The Nationals still view Fedde as a starter in the long run, so he'll head back to Harrisburg to continue his development as a member of the affiliate's rotation.

Fedde was called up by Washington on Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde spent the start of the season at Double-A Harrisburg, cruising to a 2.66 ERA in four starts. He appears to be up as a reliever for now, with Ryan Zimmerman (foot) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move.

Fedde was optioned to Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The demotion all the way to Double-A seems strange, though it's likely for geographic reasons, as the Nationals' Triple-A team is all the way out west in Fresno, California. The team will want Fedde to be available on short notice, though Tyson Ross will also be in contention when a spot starter is needed.

Fedde gave up five runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks over 2.1 innings of relief in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

An error by career minor leaguer Jacob Wilson didn't help matters, but this was still the second straight shaky outing for Fedde, who even with Monday's unearned runs still carries an 11.81 ERA on the spring through 5.1 innings with a 5:5 K:BB. The 26-year-old right-hander was set to begin the season with Triple-A Fresno anyway, but if he continues to struggle he'll be behind Joe Ross, and potentially others, in the pecking order should the Nats need some quick rotation reinforcements.

Fedde tossed two scoreless innings Sunday in the Nationals' 12-2 Grapefruit League win over the Cardinals. He gave up one hit and struck out three in the start.

EDGE Analysis

Per Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post, Fedde reported to camp at 203 pounds, about 20 above his listed weight from 2018. Fedde bulked on the advice of the Nationals' training staff, who believe the added weight will help the right-hander avoid the durability woes that had plagued him over the past two seasons. For at least his spring debut, the physical change paid off, but Fedde still is considered likely to open the season at Triple-A Fresno rather than unseating Jeremy Hellickson as the Nationals' fifth starter.

Fedde is not the favorite for the Nationals' fifth starter role and will likely open in the minors, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde is behind Jeremy Hellickson in the job battle, which makes sense as the veteran's 3.45 ERA last season far outpaced Fedde's 5.54 mark. Fedde could still crack the roster as a long reliever but is more likely to open in the rotation at Triple-A Fresno.

Fedde allowed three runs on five hits and four walks across 3.1 innings Sunday in a no-decision against the Mets. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Fedde endured a bumpy first inning in which he allowed two hits, a walk and a stolen base but was able to escape with just one run across. He then ran into trouble in the fourth inning, when he put two runners on with no outs and watched as both later scored against the bullpen. Fedde has struggled over his last two starts, allowing five earned runs across 7.2 innings while posting an 8:8 K:BB. His ERA now sits at a disappointing 5.24 for the season and he's scheduled to make his final start Saturday against the Rockies.