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Nationals: Davey Martinez right to keep competition for fifth starter open

Joe Ross #41 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch before the first inning during the spring training game against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

In need of a fifth starter, the Washington Nationals are holding open tryouts this spring to hopefully fill the void. Three of the most common names being heard are Joe Ross, Erick Fedde, and Austin Voth. Whether we believe him or not, manager Davey Martinez says the competition will not be limited to just these three.