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Austen Williams may be forcing the Nationals’ hand in his bid for a bullpen spot

The Washington Nationals are continuing to cut down their roster ahead of Opening Day. One of the remaining competitions will be for the final bullpen spot, and Austen Williams’ dominant spring has made the decision a tricky one.

In a bullpen that is likely to contain seven relievers to begin the season, Sean Doolittle, Trevor Rosenthal, Kyle Barraclough and Matt Grace seem like locks. Justin Miller and Tony Sipp also appear to have their spots relatively secure after getting into game shape.