Riley Cornelio: Everything you need to know

The Nationals recalled Cornelio from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports. Cornelio will make his way back up to the big-league club after being demoted to Rochester on April 24. The 26-year-old has posted a 4.87 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 64:26 K:BB in 44.1 innings at the Triple-A level this season. The right-hander will replace Cole Henry on the active roster and in the Washington bullpen.

The Nationals optioned Cornelio to Triple-A Rochester after Friday's game against the White Sox. Cornelio made his MLB debut Friday against the Pale Hose, giving up three runs (two earned) on two hits and four walks while striking out one batter over two innings. He'll now be sent back to the minors but could return to Washington later in the year to make a spot start or provide length out of the bullpen.

The Nationals recalled Cornelio from Triple-A Rochester on Friday. Cornelio earned his first promotion to the big leagues after putting up a 2.45 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB through 18.1 innings with Rochester. The right-hander will likely be broken in as a long reliever, but given the lackluster performance of the Nationals' rotation, Cornelio could earn some starts if he pitches well.