Davey Martinez was happy with the early returns from Patrick Corbin as the lefty threw his first few bullpen sessions of the spring, coming off a 2021 campaign which saw the starter lead the National League in home runs allowed and finish second in overall hits allowed.
It did not go how Corbin or the Nationals wanted, as he finished up the third year of his 6-year/$140M deal with the club with a 5.82 ERA, a 5.41 FIP, 60 walks (3.15 BB/9), 143 Ks (7.50 K/9), and a rough .286/.345/.510 line against in 31 starts and 171 2⁄3 innings pitched.