Lara's Rise: Nats' Bullpen Savior?

0:00On April 29th, Washington Nationals pitchers, sitting at 29th in MLB, with a 5.24 ERA this season, more misses than hits of top. Foster Griffin shining bright on return, but Cade Cavali average, Zach Wittell and Miles Mikolas dragging, bullpen leaking runs left and right. Farm systems stacking arms though, 8 of top 15 prospects hurlers, 2 in top 100 overall. Triple A duo already snagging international league pitcher of the week honors, latest being Andre Lara, after dominating 7 scoreless innings, 2 hits, 9 strikeouts, 0 walks. Large journey wild, signed international free agent back in 2019, once top 30 Nats prospect. Designated for assignment this off season, cleared waivers, landed in Rochester besting for him in the club. Not 23, thriving as starter in Triple A, 3.53 ERA over 5 outings, 28 strikeouts against 4 walks in.

1:0223 innings, big bounce from last year's majors released in, 8.79 ERA in 14 and a third. If big league arms keep stumbling, Lara's prime call up candidate, better suited starting than relieving. Eyes on him turning miners' heat into majors' fire, could flip Nats' fortunes real soon. Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with The Story.