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Nationals Bullpen Crisis Deepens | Washington DC News
The Nationals bullpen is in freefall, flirting with historic blown-save records and sporting a relief ERA over five—despite a surprisingly strong offense. Compounding the woes, lefty pitchers Mitchell Parker (elbow inflammation) and Richard Lovelady (triceps strain) are headed to the IL for at least 15 days. Parker, newly shuffled to the pen, is getting an MRI, while Lovelady’s recent slump follows a promising May. Enter Carson Palmquist and Riley Cornelio—fresh call-ups with big shoes to fill. Palmquist, a trade acquisition, made a solid debut; Cornelio, with limited appearances, gets his…
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