Avilan has retired from baseball, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Avilan (elbow) has given up two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over two innings in his pair of appearances since being reinstated from Triple-A Rochester's 7-day injured list June 8.

Avilan (elbow) reported to High-A Wilmington on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Avilan (elbow) re-signed Monday with the Nationals on a minor-league contract, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Avilan (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Avilan (elbow) has elected to undergo Tommy John surgery, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Avilan (elbow) has been diagnosed with a torn UCL, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Avilan (0-1) was charged with the loss Friday against the Dodgers, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two across one inning.

Manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that the Nationals will select Avilan's contract, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

Avilan signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.