The Nationals pitchers spent some extra time on hitting during batting practice before Wednesday’s home game with the Atlanta Braves.
Another good use of time would have been passing around name tags and introducing one another. The Nationals made a roster move for the sixth time in nine days Wednesday. And each day, at least one of the moves has involved a relief pitcher.
The most recent move came Wednesday as right-hander Kelvin Herrera went on the 10-day disabled list with right rotator cuff impingement. He had to leave Tuesday night’s game after he gave up a two-run triple in the top of the ninth as the Braves won 3-1.