WASHINGTON – Right-hander Jackson Rutledge, a first-round pick by the Nationals in 2019, is one of several pitchers who has been part of both the 60-player pool and Instructional League in this unusual season.
Other minor-leaguers who have also been in Virginia and Florida the past few weeks include Cade Cavalli, a first-round pick in 2020; Tim Cate, a second-round selection in 2018; and Jake Irvin, drafted in the fourth round in 2018.
“I think the biggest difference it is team-oriented in Instructs,” Rutledge told Federal Baseball from Florida this week.
“In Fredericksburg, it was about getting yourself ready and getting ready for your (possible) call-up and do what you need to do.