WASHINGTON -- Taking the mound for the first time since May 16, right-hander
“It was awesome,” Fedde said. “That was a really frustrating month to miss out on, and just to be able to get out and compete again made me realize how much I missed it.”\n\nFedde was sidelined because of COVID-19 protocols after he threw an impressive, season-high seven scoreless frames against the D-backs. He worked his way back through a Minor League rehab start with High-A Wilmington and bullpen sessions.
\n\n“When they called me and told me, I was shocked,” Fedde said of the test result. “Obviously I’m not a scientist or anything, but I was vaccinated and I felt great. It was unfortunate, but I’m more thankful that I didn’t pass it around the team or anything.”\n\nFedde recorded seven strikeouts and allowed four hits over 82 pitches (51 strikes). He did not allow a walk for the first time in 19 starts, dating back to Aug. 12, 2019. Fedde mixed in his cutter (34%), sinker (34%), curveball (16%) and changeup (16%).\n\n“It was a great performance by Fedde,” manager Dave Martinez said, adding, “Two things that stick out: one, his confidence, and two, his ability to throw all four of his pitches when he wants to and throw strikes. That’s huge.”