Just pure joy and excitement from just hearing my name getting called. It's just been a surge of emotions kind of coming over me. Super excited for my opportunity here with the Nationals.
The Nationals have to keep him on their active roster for all of 2025 or risk losing him. If he stays through the entire season, they would have an optionable pitcher with five more years of team control.
Reifert gives Washington another young arm in what is a very inexperienced bullpen, showcasing the team's strategy to build depth through developing talent.
This is the third straight offseason the Nationals have made a selection in the Rule 5 draft, indicating a consistent effort to enhance their roster with new talent.
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