Washington Nationals

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 09: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals reacts after giving up a three run home run to Todd Frazier #21 of the New York Mets in the bottom of the ninth inning at Citi Field on August 09, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: When the pen isn’t mightier… (Cont.)

Washington Nationals Dave Martinez Is A Good Manager

Washington Nationals Relieve Tony Sipp, Designate Veteran Lefty For Assignment

Washington Nationals: Could Hunter Strickland resemble Jonathan Papelbon?

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4), left, and GM Mike Rizzo during batting practice before a game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins in Washington, DC on May 24, 2019 . (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Get Bullpen Help Before Deadline

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 7: Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and left handed pitcher Patrick Corbin answers questions during his introductory news conference at Nationals Park. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: A different deadline strategy

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 07: Fernando Rodney #56 of the Washington Nationals walks to the dugout during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on July 7, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals: Manager Pitches Oldest Man In Baseball Three Times In 30 Hours

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 07: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals watches the game against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on July 7, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Scherzer Injury Spotlights The Nationals Achilles Heel

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 6: Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer in a Expos uniform is all sweaty in the dugout after pitching 7 full innings during a game between the Washington Nationals and the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on July 6, 2019 . (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer has Landed on IL with Back Strain

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches in the sixth inning during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals on June 19, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Yankees: The organization should not trade for Max Scherzer

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of a double header at Nationals Park on June 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Yankees: Would the Nationals Allow Max Scherzer to be Traded to NY?

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies in game two of a double header at Nationals Park on June 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Nationals Ace In The Hole: Scherzer or Strasburg?

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25:Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) threw ten strikeouts during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Scherzer finished the season with 300 strikeouts. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer is a National Treasure

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals looks on from the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on May 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Nationals: Max Scherzer Breaks His Nose During Rainout

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox prepares to deliver the pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals need a reliever but should avoid Craig Kimbrel

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto (22) at bat during a MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins on May 27, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington, DC.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Juan Soto has impressive first 162 major league games

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 11: Jonny Venters #48 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a ninth inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 11, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals hoping Jonny Venters can be part of solution

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals looks on from the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on May 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Nationals: Why Max Scherzer Is This Year’s Jacob deGrom

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning during their game at Citi Field on May 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Nationals Struggle Despite Dominant Starting Pitching

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 24: Pitcher Trevor Rosenthal #44 of the Washington Nationals throws in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 24, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Pull the plug on Trevor Rosenthal

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 15: Carter Kieboom #8 of the Washington Nationals in action against the New York Mets during a spring training baseball game at First Data Field on March 15, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Nationals defeated the Mets 11-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should give Carter Kieboom a shot

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 15: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals in action against the New York Mets during a spring training baseball game at First Data Field on March 15, 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Nationals defeated the Mets 11-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: What Extending Anthony Rendon Would Look Like

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates in front of Brian Dozier #9 of the Washington Nationals after hitting an RBI single during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on April 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

NL East crown: Phillies vs. Washington Nationals

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 09: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the top of the tenth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals defeated the Phillies 10-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Juan Soto rejects bobblehead because of expression

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hits a three run home run in the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Anthony Rendon Continues Domination of Mets

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Trevor Rosenthal #44 of the Washington Nationals heads to the dugout after being pulled during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Trevor Rosenthal off to historically bad start

WASHINGTON, DC - April 02: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on April 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper Owns Nationals in Debut

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 30: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Phillies: Bryce Harper to Face off Against Scherzer in DC Debut