Nationals outfielder Andrew Stevenson first became roommates with pitcher Erick Fedde when they were both in Double-A Harrisburg in 2016. When the two were promoted to Triple-A Syracuse, they roomed together again.
But last week, Stevenson, a second-round pick in 2015, was suddenly promoted to Washington after a string of injuries left the Nationals desperate for an outfielder. The two wouldn’t have to wait long before they were re-united again as Fedde was promoted Sunday to be the Nationals’ starting pitcher against the Colorado Rockies.
Filling in for Stephen Strasburg, Fedde got his first taste of the majors, posting a disappointing 11.