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.The Washington Nationals acquired relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for international bonus pool money. Barraclough struggled in 2018 and was removed from the closer's role eventually. He finished with a 4.20 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 10 saves and a career-low 9.7 K/9 over 61 outings (55 2/3 innings). The right-hander has always have problems throwing strikes, too, with a career 5.5 walks per nine innings. He could be a key piece for the Nats bullpen, but he won't have any fantasy appeal.

Barraclough was traded to Washington from Miami on Wednesday in exchange for international bonus pool money, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Barraclough (0-6) blew a save and took the loss Thursday, recording just one out and allowing two solo home runs in a 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Barraclough (back) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's game, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Barraclough (back) is expected to be activated off the 10-day disabled list Friday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Barraclough (back) threw a simulated game Wednesday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Barraclough was placed on the 10-day DL on Friday due to lower-back stiffness, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

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The Miami Marlins placed relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough (back) on the 10-day disabled list on Friday with lower back stiffness. Outfielder Rafael Ortega was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans and relief pitcher Drew Rucinski (groin) has also been activated from the DL. It's been a bad couple weeks for Barraclough to put it nicely. He allowed 14 hits (three homers) and 14 earned runs in seven outings (5 2/3 innings) since July 21 to lose the closer role. Drew Steckenrider should be the favorite in the ninth now for the Fish, although Tayon Guerrero or Adam Conley could see some chances, too. Ortega was hitting .275 with only two home runs, 28 RBI and 12 steals in 92 games with New Orleans. He could see decent playing time in the outfield, but he's not much of a fantasy option.

Manager Don Mattingly said Barraclough will be removed from the closer role, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

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Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that closer Kyle Barraclough will be removed from the closer's role in order to regroup. The Marlins will use a committee in the ninth inning. Barraclough has allowed 12 earned runs on 12 hits (three home runs) in his last six outings covering 4 2/3 innings, including three straight blown saves. Drew Steckenrider figures to be the next man up for saves in Miami, but Javy Guerra (who recorded the save Monday) and Adam Conley could also be mixed in.

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Miami Marlins closer Kyle Barraclough lasted just one-third of an inning in a save situation against the Cardinals on Monday, giving up two hits, two walks and one earned run before reliever Javy Guerra was brought in to put out the fire with the bases loaded. Manager Don Mattingly said he wouldn't make any immediate changes in the closer's role after the game, but he also didn't give Barraclough a vote of confidence moving forward. Barraclough allowed just one run in 11 2/3 innings in May and was 7-for-7 in save chances in June. However, he was 2-for-5 in save chances in July and gave up nine earned runs in 9 2/3 frames. Before Monday, Barraclough blew three consecutive saves. Poor control has been his biggest issue, as 13 of his 21 pitches on Monday were balls. If you own Barraclough, you should be very concerned. Not only should you bench him for now, but you should also think about picking up Drew Steckenrider, who is likely next in line for saves should Mattingly make a change.

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Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said closer Kyle Barraclough will remain in the closer's role for now, but the manager admitted that he'll be "top-stepping" it in the dugout until Barraclough can fix his fastball command. Barraclough has mostly been solid for the Fish since taking over the ninth-inning duties, but he's faltered of late, allowing 10 hits (three homers) and 11 earned runs in his last five outings covering 4 1/3 innings. He's 0-2 with three blown saves in that time. His leash is shortening and Drew Steckenrider would likely be next in line for saves if Barraclough doesn't turn it around. If you're speculating for saves, it'd be wise to stash Steckenrider now.

Barraclough (0-4) blew his fourth save of the season in Sunday's loss to the Rays, surrendering five runs on four hits and a walk over 0.2 innings while striking out one.

Barraclough threw one inning in his return Saturday from an illness-related absence, and he worked around a solo home run to record his 10th save of the season. He struck out two.

Barraclough is unavailable for Friday's game against the Rays due to an illness, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Barraclough gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to pick up his ninth save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Phillies.

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Miami Marlins closer Kyle Barraclough allowed two hits in the ninth but was able to escape from trouble without allowing a run, earning his ninth save of the season. Barraclough has looked solid in his role as the closer and now carries a 1.28 ERA to go with a 47/23 K/BB ratio. He has converted nine of 12 save opportunities. Barraclough has had his name come up in trade rumors with the deadline approaching. If he is moved to a place where he won't see save opportunities his fantasy value will diminish. For now he's locked in as the Marlins closer and remains a must-own. Owners must be aware of the trade potential however.

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Miami Marlins closer Kyle Barraclough blew a save against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Taking a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning, he allowed one run in the ninth inning to blow the save, but luckily for Barraclough, the Marlins were able to pull off the 3-2 win in extra innings. This is Barraclough's first blown save since becoming the closer for the Marlins. Barraclough has been excellent to start the season, pitching with a 1.21 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 39 K's and eight saves in 38 appearances. Barraclough should be owned in all formats as long as he's the ninth-inning man for the Fish.

Barraclough gave up a run on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning Monday to blow his first save since taking over as the Marlins' closer in an eventual 3-2 win over the Rays.

Barraclough struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to pick up his eighth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Mets.

Barraclough needed just 10 pitches to work a perfect ninth inning Sunday, picking up the save in a 8-5 win over Colorado.

Barraclough saved his sixth game with a perfect ninth inning Monday against the Giants, striking out one.

Barraclough struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fifth save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Orioles.

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Miami Marlins closer Kyle Barraclough threw a 1-2-3 inning against the Giants on Tuesday night to nail down his third save of the month. Since taking over as closer, Barraclough is a perfect 3-for-3 in save opportunities, and has not allowed a base runner over his last five innings of work. Fantasy owners are enjoying the saves, but missing the strikeouts from Barraclough right now. After posting a 15.6 K/9 in April, Barraclough has put together a meager 4.3 K/9 since the beginning of May. Barraclough will continue to be a must-own as long as he remains the closer, but for now he is one of the lower-tier closers in fantasy.

Barraclough recorded one strikeout in a clean inning of work to earn his third save of the season Monday against the Giants.

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After officially being named the closer last week, Miami Marlins pitcher Kyle Barraclough earned his first save as closer on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Barraclough induced a ground out, a pop out and then a fly out to earn his second save of the season. His value in fantasy will be somewhat limited due to playing for a Marlins club that will provide few save opportunities for him, but his 9.59 K/9 and 1.42 ERA still make him worth owning in all leagues for as long as he is the closer.

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In a post-game interview on Wednesday night, Marlins manager Don Mattingly suggested that reliever Kyle Barraclough could get a chance at save opportunities in lieu of struggling closer Brad Ziegler going forward. Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that Mattingly mentioned Barraclough as the one most likely to take over as closer, with Drew Steckenrider and Tayron Guerrero as other potential options to turn to. The closer situation in Miami will likely remain volatile for a while, but for now Barraclough should be added in most mixed leagues and all NL-only leagues.

Marlins manager Don Mattingly wasn't willing to firmly commit to Brad Ziegler as his closer after Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Padres and suggested Barraclough would likely be first in line to save games if a change is made at the back of the bullpen, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports. "You talk about leverage situations. Do you want your best guys pitching against the best part of the order? Or do you want [Barraclough] to pitching somewhere else?" Mattingly said, regarding his decision on how to deploy Barraclough going forward.

Barraclough struck out the side and hit a batter in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to pick up his first save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Rockies.

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Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough coughed up his first lead of the season on Tuesday en route to an 8-6 Marlins loss. Barraclough, who entered the game as one of the team's strongest relief pitchers, surrendered two solo homers against the Mets in the eighth inning. Both homers were Barraclough's first runs allowed of the new season. Despite the two home runs, opponents are still only hitting Barraclough for a .167 average.

Barraclough allowed solo home runs to Wilmer Flores and Asdrubal Cabrera in the eighth inning Tuesday to get charged with his first blown save of the season in an 8-6 loss to the Mets.

Barraclough struck out two in a perfect ninth inning during Sunday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.

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Though it wasn't a save opportunity, Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough looked great in his one inning of work on Sunday. Barraclough, who serves as the team's set up man, struck out two Chicago Cubs in a 6-0 Miami win. Of the 10 pitches he threw, seven of them were strikes. When Barraclough is on, he's proven to be one of the most dangerous relievers in the league. After a down 2017 where he struck out just 76 batters in 66 innings, Barraclough is hoping to get back to his 2016 form where he struck out 133 batters in 72 innings.

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Miami Marlins relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough should begin the season as Miami's setup man, paving the way for the veteran Brad Ziegler to close out games for the Marlins. Barraclough's 22 holds were eighth most among National League relievers last season, though he did blow four saves as well. He pitched extremely well in just one inning against the New York Yankees in Sunday's spring training tilt, striking out the side in Miami's 7-5 win. After a bit of a down year in 2017, Barraclough hopes to return to his 2016 form where he struck out 113 batters in 72 innings with a career-best 29 holds.

Barraclough is not expected to overtake Brad Ziegler as the Marlins' closer to start the regular season, Fox Sports Florida reports.

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Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough picked up the first save of his career on Monday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies, walking one and striking out one. Barraclough took over for closer Brad Ziegler, who has been dealing with an assortment of injuries over the past few weeks. Ziegler was available on Monday but manager Don Mattingly went with Barraclough to close out the game. Barraclough is worth a waiver add as he may be good for a couple saves over the final week of the season. He could be a breakout closer in 2018 if he's able to win the job out of Spring Training.

Barraclough pitched a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to collect his first save of the season during Monday's win over Colorado.

Barraclough gave up a run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in the ninth inning Tuesday to blow his fourth save of the season in an extra-inning loss to the Phillies.

Barraclough allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning Thursday to pick up his 22nd hold of the season in a 6-5 loss to the Braves.

Barraclough (shoulder) was reinstated from the DL prior to Tuesday's game against the Giants, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

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Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough struck out two batters and walked one during a rehab assignment with Miami's Class-A team. Barraclough has been out for the last two weeks with a shoulder impingement and will most likely become the team's closer when he returns to the staff. Barraclough owns a 3.30 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings pitched this year. After trading closer A.J. Ramos to the New York Mets, the Marlins have used reliever Brad Ziegler as their closer in the interim.

Barraclough (shoulder) mad his second rehab appearance Saturday, issuing one walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning for High-A Jupiter.

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Miami Marlins pitcher Kyle Barraclough (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday. He is next slated for live batting practice Thursday, and presumably a rehab assignment after that. Barraclough could have a shot to see save chances once he returns, although there are no guarantees. He has been out for the last two weeks with an impingement in his right shoulder. Relief pitcher Brad Ziegler is closing in the interim, though manager Don Mattingly wants to experiment as the season comes to a close. On the season, Barraclough has a 3.30 ERA and 50 strikeouts.

Barraclough (shoulder) threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Monday and is scheduled to throw batting practice Thursday, Kyle Melnick of MLB.com reports.

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With AJ Ramos gone, the Miami Marlins could use reliever Kyle Barraclough as their new closer, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Barraclough has been on the disabled list since July 26 with a shoulder injury, but manager Don Mattingly is looking into featuring him as the team's closer when he returns. Relief pitcher Brad Ziegler is closing in the interim, though Mattingly wants to experiment as the season comes to a close. On the season, Barraclough has a 3.30 ERA and 50 strikeouts.

Barraclough (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday, his first since being placed on the disabled list, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Barraclough was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Barraclough would likely get the first chance to close games if the Marlins trade A.J. Ramos before the deadline, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Barraclough has struck out 47 and walked 27 in 41.2 innings this season.

Barraclough (3-1) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning Wednesday to pick up the win in a 2-1 victory over the Nationals.