"It does not really need to be sugarcoated at this point, but free agency as a fan of the Washington Nationals for the last few years has not been the most fun time. Watching division rivals like the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies spend money to contend year in and year out has become expected, and the Nationals have done the complete opposite."
"Penrod is a 28-year-old lefty who has made just 7 career appearances in the big leagues, and has some uninspiring numbers as a whole. He has a 2.25 ERA, 1.750 WHIP, and 4:3 BB:K ratio in his short time. In 26 games between AAA Worcester, AAA Oklahoma City in the Dodgers' organization, and a rehab appearance in rookie ball, Penrod posted a 7.83 ERA and 2.310 WHIP while allowing 37 walks while striking out just 32 batters."
Free agency for the Washington Nationals has been disappointing in recent years as division rivals consistently spend to contend while the Nationals pursue smaller moves. Multi-year contracts have largely disappeared, with only Trevor Williams signing beyond one year since 2020. The Nationals signed left-handed reliever Zach Penrod to a minor-league deal. Penrod is 28 and has made seven major-league appearances with modest aggregate numbers. Minor-league performance was poor in the last season, including a 7.83 ERA, 2.310 WHIP, 37 walks and 32 strikeouts across 26 games. The team continues prioritizing low-commitment signings over marquee additions.
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