Back to the Washington Nationals Newsfeed

Nationals playing it safe with Glover's return

MIAMI -- The Nationals have big plans for right-handed reliever Koda Glover, but manager Dave Martinez remains cautious with their 6-foot-5-inch power pitcher.

Shoulder problems kept him out of action for most of this season, and Martinez is keeping a close eye on the blossoming reliever, who has been extremely efficient in 17 appearances since being called up on Aug. 8 from Triple-A Syracuse.

View Full Game Coverage

"He's been really good," Martinez said. "I make sure he comes and talks to me every day about how he's feeling. And he comes to me every day and says, 'Hey, I'm good.