Erik Tolman: The Bullpen's Lead Contender

Internal Options for Closer Role

Orlando Robalta: A Reliable Bridge Man

Mid-Tier Bullpen Prospects

The Volatility of Relief Pitching

The Nationals will need to make some external adds to the bullpen in free agency, but the hot stove won't be the only way their bullpen could get better. The District Territory crew talks through the internal options for Washington, including big-league returns Erik Tolman, Yovanny Cruz, Orlando Ribalta and Josiah Gray, as well as some prospects to get excited about like Jarlin Susana, Ben Grable and Joe Glassey. Do these names strike you as late-inning relievers or future bullpen arms? Let us know in the comments.

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The Nationals will need to make some external adds to the bullpen in free agency, but the hot stove won't be the only way their bullpen could get better. The District Territory crew talks through the internal options for Washington, including big-league returns Erik Tolman, Yovanny Cruz, Orlando Ribalta and Josiah Gray, as well as some prospects to get excited about like Jarlin Susana, Ben Grable and Joe Glassey. Do these names strike you as late-inning relievers or future bullpen arms? Let us know in the comments.
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The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum and Eric Shellhouse (The Bat Boys) join forces to launch District Territory: A Washington Nationals podcast. Hear unique insight and unfiltered Nats analysis all year long. They’re looking for a “Curly W” each episode! Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

The Athletic&rsquo;s Spencer Nusbaum and Eric Shellhouse (The Bat Boys) join forces to launch District Territory: A Washington Nationals podcast. Hear unique insight and unfiltered Nats analysis all year long. They&rsquo;re looking for a &ldquo;Curly W&rdquo; each episode! Subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Part of the Foul Territory Network.

District Territory

District Territory: A Washington Nationals Podcast

Grading the Nationals internal bullpen options for next season

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