Brad Lord: Nationals' Versatile Pitcher

0:00Welcome to Washington Nationals News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to Washington Nationals fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Brad Lord flew under the radar last spring training after working at Home Depot in the offseason, but the 18-round pick earned a spot on the re. Nationals roster. Now, after a strong rookie year, he's a lock to make the team again. The main question is his role, whether starting or relieving. He's building up innings like a starter this spring, but the signing of Zach Latel points toward bullpen work. Last season, Lord posted a 2.79 earned run average in relief, making him reliable and short stints on a tough pitching staff. Lord stays low-key and team-oriented, ready to fill any need. His rookie stats included a 4.34 earned run average over 130 innings, with plenty of ground balls to keep games. Moving. Finally, he's tweaking his change-up grip for better bite against lefties. Yesterday's outing was as sharp as yet, with 6 ground ball outs in 9 total and a strike

1:01out of Nolan Gorman using the improved pitch. Overall, Lord should thrive as a swingman, handling starts or relief amid inevitable injuries. His versatility makes him a quiet but crucial part of the national staff this year. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Press play. Put your head down. Sound down is already there, S-O-L-I, soleypillo.com.