Guthrie to the bullpen to make room in the rotation for Kris Medlen. Guthrie finished 8–8 with an ERA of 5.95 in 30 games (24 starts). He walked 44 batters and struck out just 84 in innings pitched. Texas Rangers On February 20, 2016, Guthrie signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. He was released on March 28. San Diego Padres On April 1, 2016, Guthrie signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He was released on June 3, 2016. Miami Marlins Guthrie and the Marlins agreed to a minor league contract on June 27, 2016. After he struggled at the AAA level and the Marlins acquired starting pitching depth, the Marlins released Guthrie from his minor league deal on July 31, 2016. Melbourne Aces On December 5, 2016, Guthrie signed with the Melbourne Aces of the Australian Baseball League. Washington Nationals On February 3, 2017, Guthrie signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals and received an invitation to spring training. Although he began the 2017 season in the minor leagues despite an impressive showing in spring camp, he was called up on April 8, 2017, to start against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Making his first start with the Nationals on his 38th birthday, Guthrie struggled immensely as he was removed from the game after getting only two outs in the first inning. He allowed 10 runs, and the Nationals lost 17–3. As in 2015, he had one of the worst starts in MLB history. After his outing, his ERA for the year was 135.00. The next day, the Nationals designated Guthrie for assignment and called up Matt Albers. Acereros de Monclova On May 18, 2017, Guthrie signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on June 2, 2017. He announced his retirement from the MLB on July 31, 2017. Eastern Reyes del Tigre In July 2020, Guthrie came out of retirement to pitch for the Eastern Reyes del Tigre of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic). Personal life Guthrie is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and he served for two years as a missionary for the church in Spain. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Jenny and they are the parents of