Venters (shoulder) underwent surgery in mid-August to address a torn capsule in his left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Venters (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Venters (shoulder) experienced discomfort after two pitches in a rehab appearance Tuesday and will have his MRI reviewed, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

Venters was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain Thursday.

Venters landed on the 10-day injured list with an undisclosed injury Thursday.

Venters (0-1) took the loss Friday against the Royals, giving up three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk in the 11th inning while striking out one.

Venters' contract was selected by the Nationals on Tuesday.

The Nationals intend to call up Venters from Double-A Harrisburg prior to Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Grant Paulsen of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.

Venters signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

Venters was released by the Braves on Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.