Preseason Outlook
Balester once again struggled in 2009, getting rocked for 10 home runs in 30.1 innings in the majors and not pitching all that much better at Triple-A. He's still got youth on his side and won't turn ...Click Here to Subscribe For Fantasy Baseball Outlooks on All Players!

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WAS	9/5/2009
Balester won't pitch again this season due to a muscle strain on his left side, the Washington Post reports. He'll head into spring training nex...Join Now for Full Analysis!

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WAS	8/26/2009
Balester has been sent down to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for Livan Hernandez. Balester showed he wasn't ready for...Join Now for Full Analysis!
	8/19/2009
Balester only lasted 1.1 innings against the Rockies Wednesday, earning his third loss of the year. He recorded more walks (five) than ...Join Now for Full Analysis!
	8/14/2009
Balester allowed three home runs, and five runs in total, over five innings of work Thursday. One of his other two hits allowed w...Join Now for Full Analysis!
	8/2/2009
Balester held the Pirates to two runs in 5.2 innings Sunday. The Nationals won, but Balester did not factor into the decision. Balester lowered his ERA to 3.68 an...Join Now for Full Analysis!
	7/29/2009
Balester went six innings on Tuesday night against the Brewers to get his first win of the year, holding them to two runs on five hits. He struck out three without walking a batter. Balester's one big mistake came on ...Join Now for Full Analysis!
	7/24/2009
Balester's start Thursday was cut short due to a rain delay, and he ended up allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk over 3.0 innings, striking out two. It wasn't a terrible performance by...Join Now for Full Analysis!