The Washington Nationals are leaning towards Shawn Kelley for the closer role if they go in-house.
As they wait to see if Greg Holland backs off his demand for an opt-out after his first year, time is running short and Kelley is best suited for the job.
FanRag’s John Perotto says that is the direction the Nats are leaning. Washington thought they had Kenley Jansen signed to a four-year contract, but the Los Angeles Dodgers swooped in to retain their closer by giving Jansen a fifth year.