With no established closer, but several arms at the back end who have in the past saved a few games, Washington Nationals’ skipper Davey Martinez said going into the season he’d likely match up in the late innings, at least at the start.
“We’re definitely going to have to match up for the first part of this year,” Martinez said on the club’s workout day before the season opener. “I think the closer role will take care of itself once we get going. As you know, we have some veteran guys who have done it in the past, and we also have some young guys that I feel like can step into that role.