After pitching only 5 1⁄3 innings for the Marlins, right-hander Sterling Sharp is headed back to the Nationals. The Fish had designated Sharp on assignment on Monday and he was returned to Washington on Thursday.
Developed as a starter during his rise through the Nats farm system, Sharp made the Marlins Opening Day roster as a long reliever. He began his major league career with consecutive scoreless outings, but allowed seven total runs (six of them earned) in his last two appearances against the Mets and Nationals. Despite so much turnover in Miami’s rotation—they have tried 11 different starters already this season—the 25-year-old was used exclusively out of the bullpen.