Sean Doolittle is on pace to pitch in 75 games for the Nationals this season. [Gio Gonzalez shows his mettle as Nationals salvage series finale]The Nats’ win was emblematic of multiple Martinez traits, good and perhaps bad. The Nats don’t need a Panda project, but Rizzo’s offseason evaluation that he had enough good bullpen arms in hand may have been too cheerful. Until then, the Nats’ manager smiles and the GM keeps a stiff upper lip. “He’s had a great start as a manager,” Rizzo said.

Source: Washington Post April 29, 2018 23:26 UTC