2026 Stats
W-L
3-0
ERA
3.28
WHIP
1.46
K
17
SV
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
After spending parts of four seasons at the Triple-A level between the Rockies and Tigers organizations, Poulin got his first taste of the majors in 2025. The 29-year-old southpaw was claimed by Washington last August and headed straight to the majors, posting a 1.59 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across his first 17.0 MLB innings. A few poor outings in September impacted his ratios overall, but Poulin received some high-leverage work, picking up five holds and a save across 28 appearances. Poulin doesn't throw hard - he tossed his four-seam fastball 90.8 mph on average - but he mixes in a sweeper, changeup and occasional sinker to keep hitters off-balance. He averaged nearly 11 strikeouts per nine-innings in the minors, but walks were an issue and figure to remain so at the highest level. With the Nationals trading Jose Ferrer earlier this offseason, Poulin enters 2026 as one of the team's top lefties out of the pen. Save chances are possible, but shouldn't be expected. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $781,900 contract with the Nationals in March of 2026.
Sent back to Triple-A
The Nationals optioned Poulin to Triple-A Rochester following Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis
For the seventh time this season, Poulin served as an opener for Washington during Wednesday's contest. The lefty struck out a batter and gave up no hits and one walk over a scoreless frame before Miles Mikolas took over in bulk relief. Washington didn't announce a corresponding transaction but will add another player to the active roster as a replacement for Poulin prior to Friday's game against the Padres.
For the seventh time this season, Poulin served as an opener for Washington during Wednesday's contest. The lefty struck out a batter and gave up no hits and one walk over a scoreless frame before Miles Mikolas took over in bulk relief. Washington didn't announce a corresponding transaction but will add another player to the active roster as a replacement for Poulin prior to Friday's game against the Padres.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
18
Last 10 Games
21
Last 5 Games
20
How many pitches does PJ Poulin generally throw?
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111-120
121+
What part of the game does PJ Poulin generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-27%
BAA vs LHP
2026
-48%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .195 | 26 | 12 | 15 | 4 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .267 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 2 |
| 2026vs Left | .150 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2026vs Right | .286 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 |
| 2025vs Left | .243 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025vs Right | .250 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-27%
ERA on Road
2026
-64%
ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 4.01 | 1.46 | 24.2 | 9.5 | 4.7 |
| Since 2024Away | 2.92 | 1.46 | 24.2 | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| 2026Home | 5.23 | 1.74 | 10.1 | 8.7 | 7.0 |
| 2026Away | 1.88 | 1.26 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| 2025Home | 3.14 | 1.26 | 14.1 | 10.0 | 3.1 |
| 2025Away | 4.35 | 1.74 | 10.1 | 9.6 | 7.0 |
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
-14%
BAA vs LHP
2026
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .212 | 45 | 10 | 22 | 1 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .247 | 49 | 19 | 39 | 4 |
| 2026vs Left | .000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | .234 | 29 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025vs Right | .232 | 33 | 12 | 23 | 3 |
| 2024vs Left | .184 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | .276 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 1 |
Stat Review
How does PJ Poulin compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
1.06K/9
6.2BB/9
5.8HR/9
1.5Fastball
89.7 mphERA
3.28WHIP
1.46BABIP
.233GB/FB
1.25Left On Base
85.5%Exit Velocity
83.7 mphBarrels/BBE
8.3%Spin Rate
2133 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
30.3%Swinging Strike
6.1%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Another opener assignment
Poulin will serve as the opening pitcher for the Nationals in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.
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Serving as opener Monday
Poulin will be the Nationals' opening pitcher in Monday's game versus the Guardians, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.
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Called up from Triple-A
The Nationals recalled Poulin from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.
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Sent back to minors
The Nationals optioned Poulin to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
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Picks up second save
Poulin gave up an unearned run on a hit and a walk in the 10th inning Wednesday to record his second save of the season in an 8-7 win over the Reds. He struck out one.
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