Erik Tolman makes MLB debut for Nationals in loss to Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Erik Tolman debuted for the Washington Nationals in their 4-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on August 22, 2026. While the game was a setback for the team, Tolman achieved a personal milestone by recording his first MLB strikeout in a scoreless inning. The 27-year-old left-hander's path to the majors has been challenging, marked by multiple injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries and a knee injury. Despite these setbacks, he has shown resilience and was called up from AAA Rochester earlier in the week. The Nationals remain nine games under.500 with this defeat.
- •Tolman was the first reliever in the game on August 22.
- •Washington now sits nine games below.500 after the loss.
- •Tolman achieved a 3.78 ERA across 74 career MLB games.
- •He has undergone two Tommy John surgeries and a major knee injury.
- •Tolman was called up to the big leagues earlier this week.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals Erik Tolman has a story of unshakable resilience
"Saturday night marked the next chapter in the unforgettable story of left hander Erik Tolman
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