The Nationals faced a significant challenge entering the offseason, with most of their late-inning relievers from last season gone, leaving Manager Dave Martinez with limited options for the bullpen.
By signing Jorge López to a one-year deal worth $3 million, the Nationals aim to secure a reliable ninth-inning option as López brings 31 career saves and a recent resurgence.
While López has excelled as a groundball pitcher since 2020, his past seasons showed inconsistency, including an ERA above 5.00 in six of his nine years.
The Nationals' strategy of dealing away established relievers last season created a pressing need for a solid closer, which they hope to fill with López.
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