A.J. Cole made the Washington Nationals’ rotation out of Spring Training in part because the 26-year-old, 2010 4th Round pick was out of options this season. When he struggled against the Atlanta Braves in his 2018 debut, however, giving up 10 hits total, three walks, and ten earned runs in 3 2⁄3 innings pitched, and was moved to the bullpen one start later and didn’t really fare well there either, he was designated for assignment.
The right-hander, who gave up 16 hits (six homers), six walks, and 15 runs total, all earned, posting a 13.