With Max Scherzer sidelined with a sprained right thumb, the Washington Nationals are bringing prospect A.J. Cole up to make his MLB debut tonight against the Atlanta Braves in Turner Field. Matt Williams made the announcement after last night's game.
The addition of Max Scherzer on a free agent deal this winter, pushed Washington Nationals' 15-game winner Tanner Roark to the bullpen.
So what did it mean for some of the top pitching prospects?
Nats' GM Mike Rizzo was asked this winter if the 23-year-old right-hander, who finished his 2014 campaign at Triple-A Syracuse, might end up working out of the bullpen in the majors this season?