Jimmy Cordero put up a 1.67 ERA, a 2.72 FIP, 21 walks (4.40 BB/9), and 47 Ks (9.84 K/9) in 38 appearances and 43 innings pitched at Triple-A Syracuse last season before he was called up to make his MLB debut in early August, showing off a 98-101 MPH fastball, a 97-99 MPH sinker, an 85-88 MPH curve, an 89-92 MPH slider, and a 90-92 MPH changeup in 19 innings on the mound with the Washington Nationals.
Before calling Cordero up, Nationals’ General Manager Rizzo teased the fact that he had options in the minors when he discussed the trade that sent Brandon Kintzler to the Chicago Cubs.