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The Nationals bullpen was the worst in baseball last year but I don’t think Paul Toboni will let that happen again
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Clayton Beeter #39 of the Washington Nationals poses for a photo during the Washington Nationals photo day at Cacti Park at the Palm Beaches on Friday, February 20, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Last season, the Washington Nationals bullpen was an utter disaster. They posted a 5.
59 ERA as a unit, which was comfortably the worst in baseball. However, I do not see that happening again. In fact, I think the Nationals bullpen will surprise people in 2026.
There may not be any star names, but I think the unit will be solid. Don’t get it twisted, I do not expect the Nats to have an elite bullpen, but I do not think it will be among the worst in the league either. Honestly, I would expect the bullpen ERA to look something like the 4.
14 mark the Nats posted in 2024. There will be some breakouts, as well as plenty of trial and error. There is going to be a lot of churn in the Nats bullpen this year.
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