Alex Young
32-Year-Old
Washington Nationals Rookie
Out
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 6/2/2026
2026 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
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Rest of Season
Signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals in May of 2026.
Signs with Nats
Young (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday.
Analysis
Young spent the 2025 campaign in the Reds organization but didn't appear in a game after suffering a season-ending elbow injury during spring training. It's unknown where he currently sits in his recovery, but the Nationals will have him begin his ramp-up process in the Florida Complex League. Once the 32-year-old is built up, he will likely report to Triple-A Rochester and could eventually claim a spot in Washington's bullpen if he pitches well in the minors.
Young spent the 2025 campaign in the Reds organization but didn't appear in a game after suffering a season-ending elbow injury during spring training. It's unknown where he currently sits in his recovery, but the Nationals will have him begin his ramp-up process in the Florida Complex League. Once the 32-year-old is built up, he will likely report to Triple-A Rochester and could eventually claim a spot in Washington's bullpen if he pitches well in the minors.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-36%
BAA vs RHP
2026
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .318 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .205 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | .318 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024vs Right | .205 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-100%
ERA at Home
2026
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| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 0.00 | 1.30 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 2.3 |
| Since 2024Away | 5.63 | 1.50 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 5.6 |
| 2026Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Home | 0.00 | 1.30 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 2.3 |
| 2024Away | 5.63 | 1.50 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 5.6 |
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
After failing to secure a starting role in summer camp, Young began the season in the Diamondbacks' bullpen. The lefty was pitching well early on, allowing just three earned runs in his first nine innings of 2020, and eventually the team decided to give Young another look as a starter with the likes of Madison Bumgarner, Robbie Ray and Luke Weaver failing to get the job done in the rotation. Young was not terrible as a starter outside of a six-run blowup against the Angels on Sept. 17. His swinging-strike and chase rates portend a better K%, but to date the strikeouts have yet to manifest at the big-league level. Righties teed off on Young last season, and until he shows more of a strikeout punch, the risk will outweigh the reward in the vast majority of matchups.
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Gets elbow surgery
Young revealed in a post on his personal Instagram account that he underwent season-ending surgery on his left elbow March 31.
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Could require Tommy John surgery
Young traveled back to Cincinnati to be examined by the Reds' medical staff before a determination is made regarding whether he needs Tommy John surgery, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Sent to minor-league camp
The Reds assigned Young to minor-league camp Sunday.
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NRI pact with Cincinnati
The Reds signed Young to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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No contract with Mets
The Mets non-tendered Young on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
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Likely non-tender candidate
The Mets are likely to non-tender Young, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Analysis
Young is projected to make around $1.4 million via arbitration, but it would appear the Mets aren't keen on giving the left-handed reliever a raise. The 31-year-old pitched in 17 regular-season games between the Reds and Mets in 2024, posting a 2.87 ERA and 15:7 K:BB over 15.2 innings.
Young is projected to make around $1.4 million via arbitration, but it would appear the Mets aren't keen on giving the left-handed reliever a raise. The 31-year-old pitched in 17 regular-season games between the Reds and Mets in 2024, posting a 2.87 ERA and 15:7 K:BB over 15.2 innings.