The Washington Nationals are evaluating at least seven candidates for their starting rotation, including several right-handed and left-handed pitchers. As the team prepares for the Opening Day roster, they also have additional options coming back from injury. General Manager Mike Rizzo emphasized the importance of having a robust pool of starting pitchers, stating that this can be advantageous for the team's performance. He hinted at possibilities for utilizing pitchers in non-traditional roles, following the MLB's evolving strategies on pitcher utilization.
Having too many good starting pitchers is a good thing. ... The five best who will go north with us, we will certainly do that for the starting rotation.
To me, starting pitchers are a huge aspect of a winning team. We want to keep as many starter pitching potential as possible.
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