Although Pedro Severino was not included on the Washington Nationals‘ Opening Day roster, it did not take him long to make an impact at the major league level.
Matt Wieters and Miguel Montero began the season as the Nats’ catchers, but Wieters suffered an oblique injury after just two games. All of a sudden, there was a spot for Severino on the active roster.
Then, Montero went on paternity leave and Severino temporarily became the everyday catcher. This was an unexpected opportunity that may have taken Severino by surprise, but he took full advantage of it.