By The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday and optioned right-handed pitcher Joan Adon to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday night. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Millas, 26, made his Major League debut in 2023 after his contract was selected on August 28. He hit safely in six of his first eight starts, including each of his first four. In 11 Major League games last year, Millas hit .286 (8-for-28) with two doubles, a home run, six RBI, four walks and a run scored.
At the time of his promotion last season, Millas ranked in Washington’s Minor League system in on-base percentage (2nd, .390), OPS (4th, .832), average (5th, .291), slugging percentage (6th, .442) and RBI (T7th, 43). He hit .291/.390/.442 with 15 doubles, three triples, seven RBI, 43 RBI, 42 walks, six stolen bases and 40 runs in 83 games between Double-A and Triple-A.
In four games with Triple-A Rochester this season, Millas has two hits, two walks, two runs scored and an RBI.
Adon, 25, allowed one run over 4.0 innings in one start. He struck out a pair and walked three in a no-decision.
