The Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde from Triple-A Syracuse and designated right-handed pitcher Carlos Torres for assignment on Wednesday. Fedde is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Padres.
Fedde, 25, gets the call for his first Major League assignment of the season. He joins the Nationals after eight starts with Triple-A Syracuse, going 1-1 with a 4.35 ERA. In his last start, he tossed a season-high 6 2/3 innings while striking out six and giving up just four hits, two walks and an unearned run. Fedde has struck out 42 batters in 41 1/3 innings.