Matt Wieters hopes to return to the Washington Nationals soon and our best reads in today’s edition of the Daily Washingtonian.
Good morning, Washington Nationals fans!
Today is Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
The Nats are back at .500 after Max Scherzer‘s stunning two-hit shutout of the Atlanta Braves. However, with the New York Mets win in Miami, Washington remains 3.5 games out of first.
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Patience, friends.
With Matt Wieters playing a rehab game for Potomac today, he hopes to be with the big club in time for Wednesday’s series finale. If that is the case, Dave Martinez hinted Monday afternoon they may carry three catchers.
On the surface, keeping Wieters, Miguel Montero and Pedro Severino is a stretch. The bench is already short and the trio only catch. Hard to understand the logic.
But, Montero is coming off paternity leave. With Severino playing well, it is harsh to lose your job because of a baby. If the Nats decide to carry three catchers, it is only until Daniel Murphy comes off the disabled list.
Severino has an option year left. He can get demoted without penalty. Montero would need to clear waivers and agree to his new assignment. Just file that one away for a day.
With the losing streak over, lets take a look at some links:
District on Deck reviews the Mets series
Despite a hot start, the Nats have now fallen into an early-season lull. Their struggles were on full display during a three-game sweep at the hands of the Mets, but it was not all bad. Check out our three main takeaways.
The DoDCast previews the Braves series
Now that the Mets have left town, the Nats will attempt to turn things around with a three-game set against the Braves. Freddie Freeman and company have played the Nats hard in the past, which will make for a fun series. Blake Finney and Fred Owens preview the series.
The Washington Post analyzes the bullpen
Although the Nats’ bullpen was viewed as a strength to begin the year, it has gotten off to a rocky start. Brandon Kintzler, a reliable reliever in 2017, has allowed seven runs in his last three appearances. Chelsea Janes wonders if the Nats’ relief corps is good enough.
The 2005 Nats, which were the first professional team in DC since 1971, were a fun bunch. Led by Brad Wilkerson, Chad Cordero, and Brian Schneider, the Nats nearly made the postseason in their inaugural season. Marty Niland looks back at the incredible 2005 season.
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Stephen Strasburg goes tonight. Enjoy your Tuesday!