5:00 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) placed Espino on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a flexor strain of his right ring finger, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

11:05 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

6:13 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) optioned Espino to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

5:15 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) Nationals recalled Espino from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

10:57 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) gave up one hit and struck out one over two scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins

11:34 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-9) couldn't escape the first frame in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, surrendering seven runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks in only one-third of an inning.

11:44 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-8) took the loss Tuesday as the Nationals fell 8-2 to Atlanta, giving up four runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

10:57 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-7) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings against the Cardinals. He struck out five and did not walk a batter.

10:57 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-7) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings against the Cardinals. He struck out five and did not walk a batter.

10:43 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-5) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three in 5.2 innings to take the loss during Sunday's matchup against the Padres.

11:30 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) allowed a run on six hits and a hit batsman while striking out five in five innings of a 6-5 win Tuesday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

11:30 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) allowed a run on six hits and a hit batsman while striking out five in five innings of a 6-5 win Tuesday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

8:40 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-4) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the Phillies.

8:40 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-4) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the Phillies.

2:56 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) will be bumped up a day to start Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

2:56 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) will be bumped up a day to start Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

10:14 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-3) took the loss during Saturday's 6-3 defeat at the hands of Atlanta, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits with five strikeouts in 5.1 innings.

11:23 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) allowed two runs on six hits while striking out four in four innings during Sunday's extra-innings loss to Atlanta. He didn't factor into the decision.

10:39 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-2) took the loss Tuesday as the Nationals were routed 11-0 by the Phillies, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out three.

8:48 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four across 4.1 innings Wednesday against the Pirates. He did not factor into the decision.

2:32 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) is listed as the Nationals' starting pitcher for Wednesday's home game against the Pirates.

3:49 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) is scheduled to make his next start Friday in the second game of the Nationals' doubleheader with the Phillies, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

10:34 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-1) allowed one run on four hits over 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Brewers.

9:12 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) will start Sunday's game against Milwaukee, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

2:08 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) threw a simulated game Wednesday and has been stretching out for starting duty this spring, but he's expected to open the season as a long reliever for Washington, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

11:21 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) yielded four runs on four hits and a walk with no strikeouts in two innings versus Colorado on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.

7:36 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (5-5) earned the win Sunday over Colorado. He threw 5.2 shutout innings, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out seven.

10:22 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (4-5) took the loss Monday as the Nationals fell 3-0 to the Marlins, allowing one run on six hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.

6:05 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) did not factor into the decision Thursday after holding the Philles to two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings.

11:10 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) is starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.

10:17 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) and the Nationals won't play the Phillies on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Washington.

10:20 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (4-4) picked up the win in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits over five innings. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

9:40 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Brewers, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out six.

6:39 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings to take the loss against Atlanta on Sunday.

10:45 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) started and worked one inning but didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Mets, who won, 8-7, when the game was resumed Wednesday. He was charged with one run allowed on two hits.

8:12 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (3-3) took the loss Wednesday as the Nationals were downed 9-5 by the Phillies, coughing up six runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out three.

6:40 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

10:53 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (3-2) allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out six in 5.1 innings to earn the win against the Cubs on Friday.

6:12 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six in five innings during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision.

11:10 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) will start Sunday's game against the Orioles, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

5:35 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Marlins after tossing five scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out three.

9:10 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Espino will start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

12:24 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) was tagged for three runs on on four hits and a walk while striking out two across 2.1 innings of long relief in Friday's 24-8 loss to the Padres.

5:09 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) allowed three runs on six hits and one walk against San Francisco on Friday. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

7:00 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) will start Friday's game against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

7:55 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) Davey Martinez said Tuesday that Espino will stay in the Nationals rotation for at least one more start, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

11:15 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (2-2) yielded five hits over five shutout innings Monday, striking out three and earning a win over the Mets.

3:42 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) is starting Monday's game against the Phillies.

1:19 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) scooped up his first career save in Wednesday's 13-12 win over the Phillies after tossing a perfect, eight-pitch ninth inning.

10:00 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (1-2) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing three hits over five scoreless innings in a 3-1 victory over the Pirates. He struck out two without walking a batter.

10:43 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) will start Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

11:01 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-2) took the loss Friday as the Nationals fell 1-0 to the Giants, allowing one run on three hits over 3.1 innings of relief. He struck out five without walking a batter.

7:46 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

6:58 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

7:08 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) was recalled by the Nationals on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

5:41 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) was optioned Wednesday to Triple-A, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

11:28 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) pitched a perfect ninth inning in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mets, retiring the side in 11 pitches.

11:51 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) (0-1) allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three in 4.1 innings to take the loss against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

10:46 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) Nationals selected Espino's contract from their alternate site Sunday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports. Espino is scheduled to make a spot start in place of the injured Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) in the Nationals' series finale with the Diamondbacks.

3:11 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) was invited to spring training by the Nationals on Wednesday.

5:08 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) was outrighted off the Nationals' 40-man roster Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

11:25 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) didn't factor into the decision during an 8-7 win over the Phillies in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, giving up three runs on seven hits over four innings. He struck out four.

12:27 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) will start the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

4:26 PM - Paolo Espino (WSH) contract was selected by the Nationals on Monday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

8:50 AM - Paolo Espino (WSH) has been named to the Nationals' 60-man player pool, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.