Nats Snap Skid, Option Granillo, Recall Schultz

0:00It's April 7th. This is Washington Nationals News Today, driven by AI, your team non-stop. The Washington Nationals finally grabbed their first home win of the 2026 season Monday night, snapping a 5-game losing streak against. The St. Louis Cardinals thanks to a huge 6-run 8th inning comeback. That rally covered up some bullpen issues so the team made quick moves, optioning right-hander Andre Grinillo to triple A Rochester and recalling. Packed in Schulte from the same squad, Grinillo struggled big time in relief, walking 2, giving up 2 hits and 2 runs that put the cards up late and his early season ERA sits at. 12.46, over just 4.1 innings. The Nats bullpen is the worst in baseball right now, with a 6.214 ERA, 21 homers allowed and they hit 100 hits. Surrender faster than any club, just a week in. Two pitching coach Simon Matthews Hope Schulte, who posted a 4.38 ERA with Toronto last year at the joining VIA waivers, can steady.

1:02The ship heading into Tuesday's rematch.