Fansided · Jun 1, 2017
Washington Nationals: Joe Nathan ends comeback
The Washington Nationals honored Joe Nathan’s request for release. Although not officially retired, this all but ends his spectacular career.
Joe Nathan’s comeback bid with the Washington Nationals is over. Wednesday, according to Chris Cotillo, he asked for his release from his minor-league contract and the Nats honored it.
The decision to leave is never easy. As he recovered from a second Tommy John surgery, Nathan signed with Washington in January as a non-roster invitee for Spring Training. Told in March he was not on the final roster, he was let go.