McGowin signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin posted a 7.40 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 62 innings with Houston's Triple-A affiliate last season. He signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the independent Atlantic League during the offseason and will now return to affiliated ball in an effort to pitch in the majors for the first time since 2021. The 32-year-old righty will report to Double-A Tennessee.

McGowin (elbow) was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin record a passable 4.20 ERA in 30 innings of relief for the Nationals this season. He missed time with biceps tendinitis and a sprained UCL, though he avoided Tommy John surgery for the latter injury and should be ready for spring training.

McGowin (elbow) will begin a rehab program after recently receiving an injection, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin landed on the shelf in early September with a UCL sprain in his right elbow, but he'll only require a rehab program and should be ready to go for 2022. The 29-year-old posted a 4.20 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB across 30 innings this season.

McGowin (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin's season was already presumed over after he was recently diagnosed with a UCL sprain in his right elbow. Josh Rogers takes McGowin's spot on the Nationals' 40-man roster.

McGowin was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a UCL sprain in his right elbow, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is an injury commonly associated with Tommy John surgery, so McGowin's season is likely over and it's possible he will be sidelined for a significant amount of time.

The Nationals reinstated McGowin (biceps) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Right biceps tendinitis kept McGowin out since July 11, at which point he had pitched to a 4.56 ERA and 29:12 K:BB in 25.2 innings with the Nationals. Andrew Stevenson was optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.

McGowin (biceps) made a rehab appearance for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, striking out two over a perfect inning.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin has been on the shelf since July 11 with right biceps tendinitis. He'll likely make at least a couple more rehab appearances for Rochester before rejoining the Washington bullpen.

McGowin was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right biceps tendinitis, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin exited his Saturday relief appearance after recording just two outs, and the club later vaguely labeled his departure as being due to "fatigue." It's now clear that the right-hander is dealing with the biceps issue, though the club hasn't specified how long he could be sidelined. McGowin will be eligible to come off the IL on July 21, and further update on the 29-year-old could be provided in coming days. Andres Machado was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding roster move.

McGowin exited Saturday's game against the Giants after recording just two outs due to general fatigue, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander allowed a solo homer to Brandon Crawford and then exited after getting Joey Bart to line out. The exact details regarding his departure aren't clear, but he'll be further evaluated before Washington likely provides an update later Saturday or early Sunday.

McGowin gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief during Friday's loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander held down the fort in the sixth inning with the Nats trailing 4-3. McGowin has been struggling lately in a low-leverage role, getting scored upon in three of his prior five appearances, and on the season he has a 4.32 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB through 25 innings with no wins, saves or holds.