In discussing what the Nationals are looking for this offseason, at least in terms of help for the bullpen, Washington’s GM and President of Baseball Ops Mike Rizzo told reporters last week at the Winter Meetings he was in the market for reliable, established arms who could provide consistent outings.
“Good, capable, major league relievers that can we count on,” Rizzo explained, “… and not to have such a split with our A-group and our B-group. I think that [Nats’ manager Davey Martinez] likes — well, every manager likes multi-out pitchers, guys who can go back-to-back-to-back, and that’s difficult to do with young kids.