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QUICKIE POD: Parker & Tena Among the 40-Man Roster Changes
A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of natsjournal.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com. A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year.
Paul Toboni Interview + Young Extension
A special episode as Paul Toboni, Nationals President of Baseball Operations, joins the podcast for the 2nd time. Before we get to that lengthy conversation, Mark & Al react to the news that Jacob Young signed a four-year extension over the weekend. (12:00) Toboni answers our questions as he just completed his first season on the job.
Toboni: Nats will be “active” in free agency, trades this offseason
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS Paul Toboni says the Nationals will be “active in free agency” this winter, with ownership giving him the resources to pursue veteran available on the open market, though he also intends to bolster his roster through trades and improvements from young players already in the organization. “Our stated goal is to be an organization that is the envy of all sports,” Toboni said in an interview with the Nats Chat podcast that was published Monday morning.
Young, Nats agree to four-year, $23 million contract extension
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS The Nationals have agreed to a contract extension with Jacob Young, one that buys out the center fielder’s first year of free agency and keeps him under contract through at least the 2030 season. The deal is for four years and $23 million, a source familiar with the terms confirmed, and also includes an $8 million club option for 2031. Fansided.com was first to report full contract details.
Friday morning Q&A
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS The offseason is underway, and though the Nationals have yet to make any major moves, they have made a number of transactions in the last week to get their 40-man roster in order. Will they do anything big in the coming weeks before the expected MLB lockout begins Dec. 2? Sign a free-agent reliever or two? Seek another controllable starter to fill out their rotation? Trade CJ Abrams? Suffice it to say, there are plenty of questions that need to be answered.
Photo by Holden Barnes / ALL-PRO REELS There’s been plenty of attention devoted recently to the 40-man roster, which had to be pared down Monday before the official start of MLB free agency. But as you know, there are way more than 40 players in a professional baseball organization, and plenty of guys who don’t begin the season on the 40-man roster still find their way there at some point.
Nats have money to spend, even if they don’t increase payroll
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS In the wake of a better-than-expected 2026 season under new management, with the prospect of real contention in 2027 sounding more plausible than it has in a long time, there’s an obvious question being posed about the Nationals right now. Are they finally going to start spending on free agents the way they used to?
Tena, Parker among five casualties of Nats’ 40-man roster crunch
Photos by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS The Nationals parted ways with five players, including José Tena and Mitchell Parker, Monday afternoon as they made a flurry of transactions to pare down their 40-man roster. Tena, who was designated for assignment, and Parker, who was claimed off waivers by the Braves, were the two most-notable names cut loose by the organization before MLB’s mandatory 5 p.m. deadline to set the offseason 40-man roster.
Offseason begins with trade for infielder Furman, DFA of Lovelady
Photo by Grace Navarro / ALL-PRO REELS The World Series is over, there isn’t an unopened bottle of Miller Lite left in the state of Wisconsin and the offseason is officially underway. After sitting back to enjoy what turned out to be a pretty entertaining postseason, the rest of the baseball world is springing back into action, the task of building 2027 rosters now front and center until pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Who else might emerge from the pack in remade 2027 bullpen?
Photos by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS Forty different people pitched in relief for the Nationals this season, a staggering total that not only surpassed every other MLB club this season by at least six pitchers but broke the MLB record set one year prior by the Mets. Some of the names (Cionel Pérez, Carson Palmquist, Ken Waldichuk) have long since been forgotten.
Beeter will have to earn his way back into Nats bullpen in 2027
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 28 1 year, 127 days $785,225 Under club control in 2027, possibly Super Two arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2032 6-5, 4.50 ERA, 50 G, 12 SV, 7 BS, 48 IP, 36 H, 25 R, 24 ER, 8 HR, 31 BB, 47 SO, 3 HBP, 1.396 WHIP, 96 ERA+, 5.43 FIP, 0.1 bWAR, -0.7 fWAR “He has high expectations for himself, as do we for him. He wears this stuff on his sleeve. He’s frustrated.
What’s the next chapter in Tolman’s inspiring journey?
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 27 40 days $780,000 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2030, free agent in 2033 1-1, 2.93 ERA, 15 G, 5 SV, 3 BS, 15 1/3 IP, 13 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 1 HR, 9 BB, 17 SO, 0 HBP, 1.435 WHIP, 150 ERA+, 3.49 FIP, 0.3 bWAR, 0.2 fWAR “Growing up, I dreamed about pitching in situations like this: Bottom of the ninth, coming in to close, throwing hard. Now it’s a real thing, so it’s pretty cool that I’m out there on the mound.
Rizzo Interviewing in Houston + Lile a Gold Glove Finalist
Nats Chat emerges from its October slumber to check-in as the World Series continues in Florida. Mark & Al begin by thanking all the great listeners that attended our Podcast party a few weeks ago at Walter's. (03:00) According to USA Today, Mike Rizzo is under consideration for Houston's vacant GM job. Rizzo has not taken a new job since getting fired last summer by the Nationals. (12:00) Washington is retaining all of its coaches, but making changes among their training and strength staff.
Time for Nats to settle on Lord’s role in bullpen
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 27 2 years $785,200 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2031 5-2, 3.78 ERA, 40 G, 5 GS, 1 SV, 2 BS, 83 1/3 IP, 69 H, 36 R, 35 ER, 10 HR, 33 BB, 77 SO, 8 HBP, 1.224 WHIP, 114 ERA+, 4.29 FIP, 1.2 bWAR, 0.3 fWAR “I think that middle-relief role is going to be really good for him, and good for us. Basically following the starter and being able to get us anywhere from five-to-nine outs, I’d put it.
Calm, collected Ribalta blossomed into Nats’ top fireman out of the pen
Photo by Grace Navarro / ALL-PRO REELS 29 1 years, 166 days $820,000 Under club control in 2027, likely Super Two arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2032 1-2, 3.77 ERA, 45 G, 2 SV, 3 BS, 43 IP, 34 H, 21 R, 18 ER, 5 HR, 18 BB, 42 SO, 0 HBP, 1.209 WHIP, 115 ERA+, 3.91 FIP, 0.4 bWAR, 0.4 fWAR “He does a really good job of just staying in the moment and not getting too high or too low. He just focuses on executing pitches. He could care less what the situation is he’s coming into.
Nats’ back-of-rotation options offer both promise and red flags
Photos by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS Three of the five slots in the Nationals’ 2027 rotation seemingly are already filled by Cade Cavalli, Connelly Early and Andrew Alvarez. A fourth could be filled by Jake Irvin, unless the organization decides it’s not worth paying the arbitration-eligible right-hander after back-to-back seasons with an ERA well north of 5.00. After that?
Coaching staff will return, most of training staff won’t; Adams signs with Red Sox
Photo by Saúl Martinez / NATS JOURNAL The Nationals are retaining their entire coaching staff for the 2027 season, though the organization will be overhauling much of its medical and training staff this winter. All 12 coaches who worked under manager Blake Butera at the end of the season are set to return, a source familiar with the decision confirmed.
Early arrived late but remains big part of long-term plan
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 24 1 year, 20 days $789,500 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2029, free agent in 2032 7-5, 3.33 ERA, 18 G, 18 GS, 94 2/3 IP, 82 H, 35 R, 35 ER, 15 HR, 34 BB, 94 SO, 9 HBP, 1.225 WHIP, 123 ERA+, 4.54 FIP, 1.9 bWAR, 0.8 fWAR “I think the priority is making sure my arm’s in a really good spot coming into next year, and being able to take on a bigger workload. I haven’t been able to make it through a full MLB season.
How Alvarez put together an unexpectedly impressive season
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 27 159 days $780,000 Under club control in 2027, likely Super Two arbitration-eligible in 2029, free agent in 2033 2-6, 3.43 ERA, 25 G, 17 GS, 1 SV, 112 2/3 IP, 95 H, 43 R, 43 ER, 7 HR, 51 BB, 114 SO, 3 HBP, 1.296 WHIP, 125 ERA+, 3.32 FIP, 2.5 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR “We feel really good about Alvy. When we think about the options we’ll have competing for the starting rotation next year ...
Irvin at a crossroads after another disappointing season
Photo by Joe Glorioso / ALL-PRO REELS 30 3 years, 152 days $2.8 million Arbitration-eligible in 2027, free agent in 2030 2-10, 5.48 ERA, 22 G, 20 GS, 106 2/3 IP, 100 H, 70 R, 65 ER, 20 HR, 48 BB, 110 SO, 9 HBP, 1.388 WHIP, 79 ERA+, 5.08 FIP, -0.4 bWAR, 0.5 fWAR “I see where this organization is headed. I know how great we’re going to be.
Expectations for Cavalli will by sky-high after breakthrough season
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 28 3 years, 141 days $862,500 Signed for $5 million in 2027, $8 million in 2028, $11 million in 2029, $21 million in 2030, $25 million club option (or $2 million buyout) in 2031. 13-5, 3.02 ERA, 32 G, 32 GS, 169 2/3 IP, 148 H, 68 R, 57 ER, 18 HR, 48 BB, 200 SO, 16 HBP, 1.155 WHIP, 142 ERA+, 3.25 FIP, 3.7 bWAR, 3.9 fWAR “I’m just really happy that he’s on our team for the next however-many years.
Tena will have to do more with bat to survive another season
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 26 2 years, 31 days $784,400 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2031 114 G, 288 PA, 257 AB, 36 R, 57 H, 13 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 25 RBI, 6 SB, 2 CS, 27 BB, 90 SO, .222 AVG, .302 OBP, .370 SLG, .672 OPS, 85 OPS+, 85 WRC+, 0 DRS (at 2B), 1 DRS (in LF), -3 OAA, -0.5 bWAR, -0.3 fWAR “Patience was the most important thing that I learned this year in my role.
Can Yoyo stay up after impressive September?
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 25 27 days $780,000 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2030, free agent in 2033 17 G, 47 PA, 47 AB, 10 R, 12 H, 4 2B, 0 3B, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 1 SB, 0 CS, 0 BB, 15 SO, .255 AVG, .255 OBP, .596 SLG, .851 OPS, 126 OPS+, 124 WRC+, 1 DRS, 0 OAA, 0.3 bWAR, 0.3 fWAR “I put in the work to get to this point.
Was Chaparro’s second-half surge repeatable?
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 27 1 year, 138 days $822,600 Under club control in 2027, likely Super Two arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2032 83 G, 228 PA, 198 AB, 36 R, 53 H, 13 2B, 0 3B, 13 HR, 39 RBI, 0 SB, 0 CS, 25 BB, 53 SO, .268 AVG, .364 OBP, .530 SLG, .894 OPS, 143 OPS+, 141 WRC+, -4 DRS (at 1B), -2 DRS (at 3B), -5 OAA, 1.2 bWAR, 1.0 fWAR “I’ve never doubted myself. I know the type of batter that I am. Yes, it was kind of rough to begin the season.
Hard-swinging Ortiz has potential, but has much to prove
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 25 57 days $780,000 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2030, free agent in 2033 44 G, 136 PA, 128 AB, 16 R, 24 H, 5 2B, 0 3B, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 0 SB, 0 CS, 7 BB, 36 SO, .188 AVG, .228 OBP, .344 SLG, .572 OPS, 55 OPS+, 50 WRC+, 2 DRS, 0 OAA, -0.5 bWAR, -0.7 fWAR “It’s going to motivate me a lot to work even harder in the offseason. You already know how it feels to be up here. So you work for next year, trying to be here again.
Has Nuñez maxed out, or is there another level to his game?
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 26 2 years, 86 days $783,100 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2031 147 G, 493 PA, 431 AB, 55 R, 90 H, 6 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 37 RBI, 49 SB, 10 CS, 49 BB, 99 SO, .209 AVG, .291 OBP, .244 SLG, .535 OPS, 50 OPS+, 53 WRC+, 13 DRS (at 2B), 3 DRS (at SS), 4 OAA, 1.2 bWAR, -0.2 fWAR “There’s a couple other shortstops and middle infielders throughout the league that are on really good teams that maybe don’t hit a ton, but they...
What’s the most likely outcome for Abrams in 2027?
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 26 4 years, 130 days $4.2 million Arbitration-eligible in 2027, free agent in 2029 152 G, 654 PA, 579 AB, 93 R, 151 H, 30 2B, 4 3B, 33 HR, 106 RBI, 34 SB, 6 CS, 57 BB, 158 SO, .261 AVG, .336 OBP, .497 SLG, .834 OPS, 127 OPS+, 124 WRC+, -3 DRS (at SS), 1 DRS (at 2B), -17 OAA, 5.1 bWAR, 3.7 fWAR “I think it was a good one, especially compared to last year.
In-season demotion helped House rediscover his confidence
Photo by Tessa Sumagui / ALL-PRO REELS 23 1 year, 51 days $783,200 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2029, free agent in 2032 95 G, 355 PA, 320 AB, 44 R, 79 H, 18 2B, 0 3B, 10 HR, 46 RBI, 3 SB, 0 CS, 29 BB, 91 SO, .247 AVG, .313 OBP, .397 SLG, .710 OPS, 95 OPS+, 94 WRC+, -4 DRS, -4 OAA, 0.7 bWAR, 0.6 fWAR “I was just talking to somebody this morning about how much different it feels like Brady is now versus the first few games this year. It feels like a totally different person.
After dismal start, Vivas contributed by season’s end
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 26 1 year, 56 days $790,600 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2029, free agent in 2032 121 G, 364 PA, 311 AB, 32 R, 74 H, 15 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 31 RBI, 2 SB, 1 CS, 41 BB, 53 SO, .238 AVG, .331 OBP, .322 SLG, .652 OPS, 82 OPS+, 84 WRC+, 3 DRS (at 2B), -1 DRS (at 3B), 4 OAA, 1.0 bWAR, 1.0 fWAR “I’ve asked him this several times: ‘Why do you think we like you?
How does Ford fit into Nats’ catching plan one year after acquisition?
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 24 101 days $780,000 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2030, free agent in 2033 38 G, 118 PA, 100 AB, 17 R, 19 H, 7 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 3 SB, 0 CS, 17 BB, 28 SO, .190 AVG, .314 OBP, .350 SLG, .664 OPS, 83 OPS+, 87 WRC+, -1 DRS, 19.4% CS rate, 0.3 bWAR, 0.4 fWAR “I think when you join a team late in the season, that’s the first thing you’ve got to catch up on: Getting comfortable catching certain guys, understanding what pitches...
How Ruiz re-established himself as the Nationals’ No. 1 catcher
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 28 5 years, 64 days $5,375,000 Signed for $5,375,000 in 2027, $7,375,000 in 2028, $9,375,000 in 2029, $9,375,000 in 2030, $12 million club option in 2031, $14 million club option in 2032 105 G, 354 PA, 332 AB, 44 R, 93 H, 24 2B, 0 3B, 10 HR, 48 RBI, 2 SB, 1 CS, 16 BB, 37 SO, .280 AVG, .316 OBP, .443 SLG, .759 OPS, 107 OPS+, 105 WRC+, 7 DRS, 21.4% CS rate, 2.2 bWAR, 1.9 fWAR “I think the routine before the games, and the work that I’ve been doing with...
With major offensive improvement, Young enjoyed step-forward season
Photo by Grace Navarro / ALL-PRO REELS 27 3 years, 37 days $794,200 Arbitration-eligible in 2027, free agent in 2030 140 G, 471 PA, 421 AB, 57 R, 106 H, 22 2B, 3 3B, 10 HR, 50 RBI, 18 SB, 4 CS, 33 BB, 78 SO, .252 AVG, .318 OBP, .390 SLG, .707 OPS, 94 OPS+, 95 WRC+, -3 DRS, 11 OAA, 1.8 bWAR, 2.3 fWAR “I think there were a lot of positives to take offensively. A lot of adjustments were made, and I’m happy I was able to stick with them and actually give themselves a chance to work out.
Despite lack of hot streaks, Lile still finished with strong numbers
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 24 1 years, 129 days $786,000 Under club control in 2027, possibly Super Two arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2032 160 G, 655 PA, 602 AB, 81 R, 148 H, 28 2B, 8 3B, 22 HR, 89 RBI, 15 SB, 7 CS, 40 BB, 127 SO, .246 AVG, .296 OBP, .429 SLG, .725 OPS, 97 OPS+, 94 WRC+, 8 DRS, 1 OAA, 1.8 bWAR, 1.5 fWAR “There’s been times throughout this whole season where I didn’t capitalize. But it’s just a learning experience. I’m still young. We’re all still young.
Better process or not, Crews must produce better results
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 25 1 year, 167 days $820,000 Under club control in 2027, likely Super Two arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2032 109 G, 443 PA, 404 AB, 55 R, 90 H, 20 2B, 1 3B, 13 HR, 44 RBI, 12 SB, 0 CS, 30 BB, 107 SO, .223 AVG, .289 OBP, .374 SLG, .663 OPS, 82 OPS+, 82 WRC+, 1 DRS, 4 OAA, 0.7 bWAR, 0.9 fWAR “I learned a lot this year – what I’m good at, what I’m not good at – and sticking to that.
Is Wood ready to make final leap from star to superstar?
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS 24 2 years, 91 days $806,900 Under club control in 2027, arbitration-eligible in 2028, free agent in 2031 135 G, 623 PA, 513 AB, 106 R, 136 H, 30 2B, 1 3B, 30 HR, 77 RBI, 21 SB, 4 CS, 102 BB, 179 SO, .265 AVG, .388 OBP, .503 SLG, .891 OPS, 144 OPS+, 142 WRC+, -8 DRS, -6 OAA, 3.7 bWAR, 4.1 fWAR “I feel like it was definitely an improvement from last year. I feel like I did a lot more things that I was looking to improve on.
Revisiting our Opening Day predictions
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS There’s nothing in sports more important than accountability. We ask the players to be accountable for their performance. We ask the coaches and executives to be accountable for their decisions. We ask the officials to be accountable for their calls. So we should also ask the reporters to be accountable for their predictions, right?
End-of-season Q&A
Photo by Holden Barnes / ALL-PRO REELS We’ve had a few days to process the end of the Nationals’ season, a season that simultaneously proved uplifting and demoralizing. If nothing else, it was eventful. So let’s take the opportunity today to hear what most interested you about the 2026 season. Do you have a question about what happened over the last six months? Or maybe what could happen over the next six months? Here’s your chance.
Revamped farm system made major strides
Photo by Saúl Martinez / NATS JOURNAL Whether they won 66 games or 77 games at the major-league level, the Nationals knew one of the most-important signs of progress under new management this season would come at the minor-league level. Paul Toboni and his lieutenants were hired to build a franchise capable of sustaining success over the long haul, and first and foremost that had to include major improvement in a farm system that had seen better days.
What it will take for the 2027 Nationals to return to the postseason
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS Cade Cavalli was drafted by the Nationals in June 2020, eight months after the franchise won its first World Series. The young Oklahoma right-hander had every reason to believe he would reach the big leagues a few years later and join a pennant race himself. Last Friday, Cavalli sat in the press conference room at Nationals Park on the occasion of his four-year contract extension.
Chaparro Homers Twice in Final Win
The Nats ended the season on a high note with a 6-4 win over the Mets on Sunday afternoon. Mark & Al gather after the Nationals 77th victory of the year; 11 more than in 2025. (04:00) Mark relays the vibe in the clubhouse after game #162. (08:00) "The focus in 2027 is winning". (12:00) How should ownership view the 1.839M attendance this season? (19:00) Washington stunningly ended up scoring the 3rd most runs in the sports this year.
A successful year that still could’ve been more
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS Was 2026 a successful year for the Washington Nationals? Blake Butera pondered that question Sunday and couldn’t come up with a simple yes or no answer. “It depends how we define success, right?” the rookie manager said. “I think I’m proud of some things we’ve accomplished this year. … Whenever we can exceed expectations from a player, those are the moments of the season I’m proud of. And I feel like there were a lot of those this year.
Instant Analysis: Nats 6, Mets 4
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS Given everything that transpired over the previous 161 games, it was only appropriate that Game 162 came down to the Nationals bullpen, asked to hold a lead and deliver the team one last victory. And maybe it was appropriate that that beleaguered group, responsible for so many crushing losses over the last six months, found a way to end the 2026 on an uplifting note.
Game 162: Mets at Nats
We have reached Game 162, always one of the strangest days on the baseball calendar. Sometimes, there’s a lot at stake. More often than not, there’s nothing at stake. And that’s the case here today, with the Nationals (76-85) locked into fourth place and the Mets (74-87) locked into fifth place. There are some individuals, however, hoping to accomplish some things today. DJ Herz gets the ball for his second start back from the IL.
Smooth Outing for Early in Saturday Defeat
The Nats lost 7-1 on Saturday afternoon to the visiting Mets, but it a was successful game in the larger picture. Mark & Al leadoff with the news that James Wood was voted Player of the Year by the local media ahead of CJ Abrams. Wood has fewer homers than Abrams, but does have a higher OPS. (07:00) This game began at 12:35pm as opposed to its original 4pm start time due to impending weather. This worked out on Saturday and Sunday's game has been moved by two hours earlier and will begin at 1:05pm.
Better Early than never
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS There was nothing spectacular about Connelly Early’s Nationals debut, which is exactly the point. No drama. No tense moments. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just three scoreless innings on 34 pitches against the Mets, with only one batter reaching base and only a couple others hitting the ball out of the infield.
Instant Analysis: Mets 7, Nats 1
Photo by Billy Sabatini / ALL-PRO REELS Connelly Early opened his Nationals career in encouraging fashion. Jake Irvin potentially closed his Nationals career in discouraging fashion. After getting three scoreless innings from Early in his better-late-than-never club debut, the Nats watched as Irvin gave up five late runs in bulk relief to hand the Mets the win in the season’s penultimate ballgame. They’ll play one more time Sunday afternoon, with the Nationals hoping to reach the 77-win mark.
Gray's Save Cements the Mets in Last Place
Friday was busy one at Nationals Park as it began with a Cade Cavalli press conference and ended with a 7-6 win over the Mets. Mark & Al begin with Josiah Gray, who earned his first career save by holding off New York in the top of the 9th. It was the first time that Gray took the mound in Navy Yard since April 4th, 2024. (10:00) Blake Butera feels that if Washington had an average bullpen this season, then they would be preparing for the postseason.
Game 161: Mets at Nats
Good morning from Nationals Park. Why good morning, not good afternoon? Because (in case you missed the news last night) the Nationals moved up the start time of today’s game from 4:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. in hopes of beating the rain. So it’s an early start today. And it’s an Early start as well.
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