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Washington Nationals: Five Options at Closer

By Jason Evans

Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo addresses the media after the game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo addresses the media after the game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher David Robertson (30) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher David Robertson (30) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Trade for David Robertson

The Chicago White Sox have already dealt Chris Sale and Adam Eaton in the past week for a haul of prospects. There is no reason for them to stop there. Deal, Melky Cabrera, Todd Frazier, Jose Abreu and closer David Robertson.

That’s where the Nationals can come in. (Hey it’s not like they haven’t done a deal together before).

Robertson has two years and a total of $25 million left on his deal. Because he isn’t as cost controlled as Sale or Eaton, it may not take as high of a prospect package to get Robertson.

Robertston’s walk rate skyrocketed to over four per nine innings, though it’s possible that that may have had to do with a knee issue he was pitching through all season and that he had recently taken care of. 

His velocity has stayed pretty consistent year to year and was not the issue last season. The money is cheaper compared to what has been given out in the free agent market, and it’s a guy who has been through it and pitched in big games before.

If healthy, Robertson could fit right in and be the closer the Nationals need for the next two years.

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