For the first time in what feels like forever, the Washington Nationals have a strong bullpen to begin a season. For the last few years, horrific bullpens have been as much a part of the franchise as Bryce Harper.
Mike Rizzo always fixes the bullpen at the midseason trade deadline, but watching the Nats blow late leads throughout the first half of every season is extremely frustrating.
Now, the Nats have a solid bullpen to begin the season, highlighted by closer Sean Doolittle. While Doolittle may be the most recognizable lefty in the Nats’ ‘pen, he is far from being the only one.