The Tampa Bay Rays bullpen picture just got more crowded as the team announced that the Washington Nationals have returned right-handed pitcher Evan Reifert back to the organization. The Nationals had selected Reifert during the MLB portion of the Rule 5 draft this past December.
Among the draft class, Reifert was considered one of the most likely to keep on an active roster throughout the 2025 season but the 25-year old hurler had a disastrous spring in which he allowed 12 runs over 6 1⁄3 innings pitched, while walking 12 and striking out nine; overall, only 46.