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Nationals Take Flyer On Fernando Rodney To Bolster Bullpen

The Washington Nationals’ bullpen has been a mess this season. On Saturday night Washington made another low-risk acquisition when they signed veteran reliever Fernando Rodney to a minor league deal. Tweet via Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio.

Source : RP Fernando Rodney is signing with the Washington Nationals. Will report to AAA Fresno.

Rodney is 42-year-old and has been in the major leagues since the 2002 season. He started the 2018 season with the Oakland A’s, and struggled greatly. In 17 appearances Rodney gave up 20 hits, 15 runs, and walked 12 in just 14.