Aaron Barrett #32 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the fourth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on February 23, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
In a normal year, September 1st means rosters expand from 26 players to 40. In a normal year, players get promoted based on merit, opportunity, and the right to gain experience for the future. In a normal year. COVID protocols has made this anything but a normal year. Instead of filling their dugout with a bunch of fresh arms, and fresh faces, the Washington Nationals added two players.