The Washington Nationals bullpen is going to be under a microscope once this team reaches the postseason. The addition of Mark Melancon at the trade deadline has given the Nats a closer they can rely on in the big moments. The question will be can the bridge to Melancon be trusted in those situations.
One pitcher who has had a great second half out of the bullpen for the Washington Nationals has been right-hander Blake Treinen. On Wednesday, Treinen came in for Tanner Roark in the eighth inning and threw a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts on ten pitches.