Jorge Lopez in mix for Nationals closer role
by Bruno Mulé | Wed, Feb 19th 7:23pm EST
Jorge López (groin) completed a live batting practice session Monday and has no restrictions in camp, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com. The veteran reliever missed the final week of the 2024 season with a right groin strain but signed a one-year, $3 million deal with Washington in free agency.
Fantasy Impact:
With Kyle Finnegan non-tendered this offseason, the Nationals’ closer role is up for grabs. Manager Dave Martinez said López and Jose A. Ferrer are the leading candidates to see save opportunities, with matchups likely determining usage. As the right-handed option, López could have the inside track for a larger share of ninth-inning duties. Fantasy managers in need of saves should keep an eye on how the bullpen competition unfolds this spring.
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