The Nationals returned Rule 5 Draft pick Evan Reifert to the Rays after he cleared waivers, reducing Washington's 40-man roster to 39 players. Reifert, a right-hander with a promising track record, had a stellar 2024 season in Double-A, boasting a 1.96 ERA and a remarkable 40.4% strikeout rate. However, he struggles with command, highlighted by a walk rate that has fluctuated significantly over his career. Despite these challenges, he possesses strong pitching tools, including a fastball reaching 97 mph and a powerful slider, indicating potential as a big league reliever if command improves.
The Nationals have returned Rule 5 Draft pick Evan Reifert to the Rays, indicating he cleared waivers after being made available to other teams.
Reifert showed impressive potential with a 1.96 ERA and a high strikeout rate in Double-A, but command issues persist, highlighted during spring training.
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