McGowin was recalled from the alternate training site Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has been at the alternate site all season and will receive his first major-league chance of 2020 with Javy Guerra (hamstring) heading to the injured list. McGowin appeared in seven games for the Nationals last season and has a 10.13 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 16 innings.

McGowin was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin had a strong showing while working in major-league camp as he posted a 0.00 ERA and six strikeouts over 2.1 innings, but he'll work in the minors to begin the season. The 28-year-old has struggled in brief action in the majors over the past two seasons, but he could make another appearance in the majors this year if he continues to impress at the minor-league level.

McGowin has posted a 0.00 ERA and 6:0 K:BB through 2.1 spring innings.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old isn't in the Nats' plans for the 26-man roster, but it's hard to completely dismiss a pitcher who's gotten six of his seven outs via strikeout. McGowin has yet to impress in brief big-league stints the last two seasons, but his performance in 11 starts for Triple-A Fresno (3.86 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 68:17 K:BB through 60.2 innings) suggests he could provide adequate reinforcement if the team has to dig deep into its rotation depth over the summer.

McGowin was recalled from Double-A Harrisburg prior to Sunday's game against the Brewers, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sean Doolittle (knee tendinitis) was placed on the 10-day injured list after Saturday's 14-inning defeat, so the Nationals summoned a fresh arm in McGowin. He last pitched Aug. 14, so he should be capable of going several innings out of the bullpen Sunday if necessary.

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

EDGE Analysis

McGowin's latest stay with the big-league team lasted 10 days. He made a pair of appearances, giving up three runs in three innings. His 16:3 K:BB in 13 major-league innings on the season remains quite strong, but it's come with a 9.69 ERA. Michael Blazek's contract was purchased in a corresponding move.

McGowin was recalled from Double-A Harrisburg on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin has allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in 10 innings of work for the Nationals this season, but his 11:2 K:BB does at least provide some room for optimism. Jonny Venters (shoulder) landed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

McGowin was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin spent just two days in the big leagues and did not make an appearance. He'll make way on the roster for Fernando Rodney and Jonny Venters, who both had their contracts selected Tuesday.

McGowin was recalled from Triple-A Fresno on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin was sent back to the minors earlier in June after allowing 11 runs over 10 innings with the Nationals. The 27-year-old brings a fresh arm to the bullpen while Joe Ross makes his way back to Fresno.

McGowin was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGowin covered 10 innings over three appearances -- including a spot start -- since his promotion in mid-May and allowed 11 runs on 14 hits. Trevor Rosenthal (illness) was activated off the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

McGowin recorded his first career save in Wednesday's 14-4 rout of Atlanta, allowing four runs on five hits over three innings while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was shifted to the bullpen when Anibal Sanchez was re-instated from the injured list earlier in the day, and McGowin wasn't exactly entrusted with high-leverage work, taking over from Sanchez with a 14-0 lead in the seventh. He now has a 9.90 ERA and 11:2 K:BB through 10 innings, having served up three homers in that stretch -- including a grand slam to Austin Riley on Wednesday.