The Washington Nationals' bullpen saga took an unexpected turn Saturday when closer Koda Glover, after blowing a save in the ninth inning, admitted that he suffered a back injury while showering before the game.
Glover told reporters that he experienced back discomfort throughout the game but still attempted to close out the ninth inning because he had not pitched in the last three days. He did not tell manager Dusty Baker or any of the Nationals' training staff about the injury until after the game.
"I was taking a shower, bent over to get my body wash, stood up and had a little kink," Glover told reporters, according to the Washington Post.