Josh Rogers #65 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the second inning against the New York Mets during game two of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on September 04, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Does Washington Nationals general manager, Mike Rizzo, have a type? A type of pitcher he wants on his team, that is? Surely not. One thing is for sure, he doesn’t shy away from pitchers who have been under the knife before, however.
Whether it’s draft day, a reclamation project, or one of his own, Rizzo seems to love those who have a Tommy John surgery (or two) on their resume.