Nationals Bring in Big Arm Yean | Washington Nationals News

**Corey** (0:00)
It's July 5th. I'm Corey with the story. This is Washington Nationals News Today, driven by AI and built for fans. The Nationals made a roster move this past Sunday, bringing in a hard-throwing right-handed reliever named Eddie Yen. To make room for him, they designated outfielder Robert Hassell, the third for assignment.
Yen, who stands 6'3 and weighs 265 pounds, is from the Dominican Republic and has been working towards this major. League opportunity for a long time. He originally signed with the Nationals back in 2017, then spent some time with the Pirates organization before rejoining Washington in, November of 2025
Yen spoke about the journey, crediting his family for their unwavering support throughout his career, and emphasizing his continuous effort to overcome challenges. Meanwhile, Hassell the third was previously competing for an outfield spot, but with another player, Daylen Lile, really stepping up his game this season, things shifted. Lille has been hitting well, showing solid power and driving and runs.
Hassell the third, who was a significant part of a trade involving Juan Soto a couple of years ago, hasn't quite replicated his success from last season. He's been playing in Triple-A, and his numbers this year are down compared to his strong performance in 2025
Yen, on the other hand, has been finding his groove. He's been working on his control and consistently finding the strike zone. In his time in Triple-A, he put up good numbers, including a low earned run average and a solid strikeout rate over 40 innings. The manager noted Yen's impressive fastball velocity, around 96 to 97 miles per hour, and his overall positive attitude, saying, He's a great person who's excited to be with the team.