Before an injury to Aníbal Sánchez (left hamstring strain) forced Washington’s Nationals to make a decision, GM Mike Rizzo told 106.7 the FAN in D.C.’s Sports Junkies last week that if there was a need in the rotation, Erick Fedde, who recently transitioned to relief work, was the most likely candidate to get an opportunity.
“Fedde is not far away from being stretched out. He’s probably right now capable of going 85-90 pitches,” Rizzo said. “So he’s fairly stretched out right now.”
“He’s thrown multiple innings already in the big leagues.