""It was all about he has ups and downs so far this year," Manager Dave Martinez said of López. "It got to the point where you saw what [Brad] Lord did [in Friday's win, throwing scoreless seventh and eighth innings]. And I felt like now's the time to really try to focus and give our young kids a shot to go ahead and do what they've been doing.""
""Sometimes places aren't the right fit," Martinez said. "And I don't think this was the right fit for [López].""
The Washington Nationals made significant roster changes following struggles in the bullpen, designating Jorge López for assignment while also releasing Colin Poche and Lucas Sims. López, who had a 6.57 ERA this season, was part of a bullpen that collectively posted a dismal 9.46 ERA. Manager Dave Martinez emphasized the need to provide younger pitchers opportunities after witnessing a lackluster performance from veterans. Right-hander Eduardo Salazar was recalled to join the bullpen following these moves, indicating a shift towards developing young talent within the team.
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