Fancred’s Jon Heyman reported today that free agent left-hander Patrick Corbin is expected to make a decision on a destination soon, with the New York Yankees, Philadelphia’s Phillies, and the Washington Nationals interested and, “all serious, in the game with strong bids, and ... considered the favorites, though a couple others have been looking at ways to try to pull an upset.”
Nats’ GM Mike Rizzo expressed his interest openly over the weekend when he spoke with reporters at Winterfest in Nationals Park.
“He’s one of the elite starting pitchers that are on the free agent market.