With two additions to the bullpen already, it’s clear Mike Rizzo and the Washington Nationals are determined to improve what had been such a problem area for the team. With the backend seemingly revamped, topping it off with Jerry Blevins could make a lot of sense.
The left-hander has just finished a largely successful four-year stint with the New York Mets where he played a LOOGY role. In those four years, he sported a 3.38 ERA with an impressive 10.8 K/9 and 48 holds as he was well utilized during his time in Queens.