The Nationals recalled Rutledge on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Washington optioned Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

The Nationals recalled Rutledge from Triple-A Rochester to start Friday's game against the Brewers.

The Nationals will recall Rutledge from Triple-A Rochester to start Friday's game against the Brewers, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals returned Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester after Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

The Nationals recalled Rutledge from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals optioned Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that Rutledge will start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Rutledge allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings Sunday against Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision.

Rutledge (1-1) allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings to earn the win in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus Atlanta.