After a rough beginning to the season, the Washington Nationals bullpen has improved as the season has gone along. Without any proven closer to begin the year, different pitchers have had to step up. One of those pitchers who have been a big surprise this year is left-hander Matt Grace.
Grace made his major league debut in 2015, but was used mainly as a long reliever. In 26 games, before pitching late Friday, he had a ERA of 4.24 and had only 14 strikeouts in 17 innings. While the strikeout numbers are still low this season, he has been more effective.