Washington Nationals’ skipper Dusty Baker spoke to reporters before this afternoon’s game about the decision to call 24-year-old right-handed reliever Trevor Gott up from Triple-A Syracuse to help out in the major league bullpen.
Gott, acquired in a December 2015 trade with the Los Angeles Angels, posted a 4.35 ERA, a 3.47 FIP, 13 walks (2.97 BB/9) and 31 Ks (7.09 K/9) in 33 games and 39 1⁄3 IP at Triple-A in the Nationals’ system last season, and came up to make nine appearances with the Nats, putting up a 1.