The 2026 Nats did not get much reliability in the bullpen, but Orlando Ribalta and Brad Lord were relatively consistent

Will Dion was sensational in relief for the Washington Nationals, but Brad Lord couldn't say the same for his performance.

Called-strike rate (CStr%) is all about pitch command. Brad Lord is one example of this shift, with his called-strike rate increasing from last season (14.7% to 17.6%) while his swinging-strike rate took a slight dip (9.2% to 8.9%), per FanGraphs. Same goes for Adrian Houser, whose FanGraphs profile shows his called-strike rate shot up (15.6% to 17.3%) while his swinging-strike rate decreased (8.5% to 7.5%).

The Washington Nationals announced that they won't have one of their key relievers against the New York Yankees.

The Washington Nationals continue to be letdown by their bullpen, holding the team back from taking the next positive step.

An overview of the Washington Nationals' bullpen that had a lot of turnaround in 2026, and concerns that go along with it.im

The Washington Nationals' dominant spring continues. Young squad aims to extend win streak against division rival Marlins, showcasing solid offense and pitching.

Washington's future relies on a few youngsters, all of whom will be looked at for fireworks in Florida.