The Washington Nationals’ history is filled with mostly underwhelming bullpens.
Starting from the 2010 season, here are the top relief pitchers on each Nationals team, according to Fangraphs.com’s WAR statistic:
Tyler Clippard (1.4), Clippard (1.7), Clippard (1.2), Craig Stammen (1.1), Clippard (1.5), Drew Storen (1.2), Shawn Kelley (1.1), Sean Doolittle (1.0), Doolittle (1.9).
Not one of those seasons did a Nationals pitcher have a WAR above two. However, that can change if the team signs Craig Kimbrel.
In fact, it’s not outrageous to think that with Doolittle and Kimbrel, the Nats can have two relief pitchers with a 2.