For the first time since the franchise moved to the nation’s capital, the Washington Nationals are heading into September in the thick of a competitive postseason race. Every game and every managerial decision from here on out counts.
With rosters expanding on September 1st, Dave Martinez’s job becomes slightly more interesting. He’ll have a wealth of options to use situationally, but also to help keep his regulars and likely postseason bench players fresh the rest of the way.
This is the last time that September rosters will be at the full 40, as next year will be the first when MLB implements 28-man rosters for the final month.