Penrod agreed to a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Penrod began the 2025 campaign in the Red Sox organization before being traded to the Dodgers in June. He ended the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he posted an 8.65 ERA and 2.42 WHIP with a 23:30 K:BB across 26.0 innings.

The Dodgers outrighted Penrod to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Penrod cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization. The lefty has a 4.85 ERA with a 7:13 K:BB over 13 innings at Oklahoma City since being acquired via trade from the Red Sox in late June.

The Red Sox traded Penrod to the Dodgers on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Penrod was designated for assignment by Boston on Sunday, but he'll get a fresh start with the Dodgers. The 28-year-old has spent the entire 2025 campaign in the minor leagues. He's only thrown 6.1 innings at Triple-A Worcester after spending around two months on the injured list due to a UCL sprain. Penrod logged a 2.25 ERA in four big-league innings in 2024. Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, the Red Sox got cash in return.

Penrod was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Penrod will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll likely remain with Triple-A Worcester. The left-hander has posted a 5.68 ERA and 2.05 WHIP with seven strikeouts over 7.1 innings in six appearances, including two starts, with Worcester this season. The transaction makes room for left-hander Kyle Harrison and right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks (toe) on Boston's 40-man roster after the team dealt Rafael Devers to the Giants in return for Harrison and Hicks, amongst others, Sunday night.

Penrod (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Penrod opened the year on the IL with a left elbow UCL sprain and he was activated after one scoreless rehab appearance Saturday in the Florida Complex League. The 27-year-old lefty will knock some rust off at Triple-A before potentially being an option in the majors later this summer.

The Red Sox placed Penrod on the 60-day injured list Thursday with a left elbow UCL sprain, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears a spot on Boston's 40-man roster. Penrod is attempting to rest and rehab his injury rather than undergoing surgery, but it will be months before he can pitch in a game, even in a best-case scenario.

Penrod isn't expected to need surgery on his injured left elbow, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Penrod has been dealing with a sore left elbow and got an MRI on Thursday. The results of the test were encouraging, as the lefty reliever doesn't appear to be slated to go under the knife. However, manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Penrod will be "out a while," which could impact his chances of making the Opening Day bullpen.

Penrod is dealing with a sore left elbow and was sent in for an MRI on Thursday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox will wait on the results of the MRI before a prognosis is made available, but at the very least, Penrod will likely be shut down for a few days. The 27-year-old southpaw made seven appearances in relief for Boston last September and is competing for a spot in the big club's Opening Day bullpen.

Penrod was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old lefty split the majority of his season between Double-A and Triple-A, establishing himself as a fringe prospect, despite his age. Walks were an issue for Penrod at Triple-A (16.1 percent walk rate) and he walked four batters in four innings while up with the big club.