The Washington Nationals experienced a packed day, starting with the unveiling of their new City Connect jerseys. Following this, the team planned a split-squad doubleheader against the Houston Astros, showcasing potential Opening Day lineups. They currently hold a 12-14-2 record in Grapefruit League play and aim to finish at .500 with two victories. Notably, starter MacKenzie Gore's performance was affected by defensive errors. The team is also facing critical decisions regarding their final roster spots, particularly in the bullpen and catching position as they prepare for the exhibition against the Orioles at Nationals Park.
"Today, [ James Wood] was playing a little shallow. Typically, he plays a little deeper, and I think he catches that ball. As soon as we get going, we'll start putting him in the spots he needs to be in." - Martinez said
"We still don't know the final bullpen or the final bench. Two days ago, Drew Millas was optioned to Triple-A making it a battle between Riley Adams and Andrew Knizner for the final catcher spot."
"If Law does go on the IL, there would be three open spots for the bullpen. Also, the Nats made it official this morning and put Colin Poche on the MLB roster which filled the 40-man roster back to capacity."
"Starter MacKenzie Gore ate three earned runs that should have been zero. A flyball not caught in left field was ruled a double.... pushed Gore's pitch count higher than the Nats' wanted."
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