Acquired by the Washington Nationals (along with infielder Jordy Barley) in a July 30th deal with San Diego that sent veteran reliever Daniel Hudson to the Padres, rookie righty Mason Thompson made a strong impression pitching out of the Nats’ bullpen over the last couple months of the 2021 campaign, even if the results weren’t always what he and the club hoped they would be.
“He had his struggles,” manager Davey Martinez told reporters late this past season, “but in moments he showed signs that he can be really good in the bullpen for us.