Each week this season, we’ll take the temperature of the Nationals roster to see whose stock is rising or falling.
Record: 3-4
Team slash: .213/.262/.356
Team ERA: 3.00
Runs per game: 3.14
STOCK UP
Drew Storen, RP: 4 GP/ 1-0/ 0.00 ERA
For those concerned about how Storen would take to his new eighth inning role, the past week provided a pretty resounding answer. After the club traded for Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon — a move that essentially meant a demotion of sorts for the incumbent — Storen responded with a dominant stretch to show the Nats that he can be effective no matter what inning it is.