For the first time in forever, the Washington Nationals have a strong bullpen entering a season. The ‘pen is stocked full of quality arms, but bullpen roles are mostly still up for grabs.
With Dave Martinez, a first-time manager, at the helm, it is yet to be seen how the bullpen will be utilized. Every manager has their own style, and we will soon discover Martinez’s.
However, Martinez would be smart to manage the bullpen creatively. Bullpen management is a hot topic for discussion in today’s game, and everyone has a different opinion.