Going into the MLB offseason, the Washington Nationals had their sights set on finding a long term closer. They came up short in multiple pursuits. Closers who they pursued included: Aroldis Chapman, Kenley Jansen, Alex Colome, and their own Mark Melancon. After not adding any of their free agent targets, it appears the Nationals will look internally to find their replacement for Melancon at closer.
Currently, the Nationals appear destined to go with 28-year-old righty’s Shawn Kelley and Blake Treinen to fill the void in the back end of their bullpen.