Matthew Spann traded to Nationals

Matthew Spann was traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Washington Nationals on September 19, 2013 to complete an earlier deal for David DeJesus. In 2013 the LHP pitched at Class A Bowling Green where he was 4-3, 2.87 ERA, 35 K, 1.48 WHIP, 2 SV in 59.2 IP over 19 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 25th round in 2010. Spann turned 22 on February 17.