The Dodgers went out and added yet another bullpen arm, acquiring right-hander Ryan Madson from the Washington Nationals. On the season, Madson is 2-5 with a 5.28 ERA.
August has been particularly rough for the 38-year-old. In 6 2⁄3 innings, he’s allowed seven runs. His ERA is the highest it’s been since 2006.
Last year, Madson saw one of the better seasons of his career. In the first-half with Oakland, he owned a 2.06 ERA with a 0.78 WHIP. After being traded mid-season to Washington, he was even better, posting a 1.