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Waldron’s Knuckleball Chance with Nationals | Washington DC News
The Nationals just snagged Matt Waldron, a knuckleball-throwing righty recently waived by the Blue Jays after a rough stretch, hoping his unique pitch can stabilize a struggling bullpen. Waldron, on his third team this year and with a high ERA, gets a fresh start — while lefty Connelly Early is moved to the 60-day IL for roster space (no change to his recovery timeline). Manager Blake Butera and GM Paul Toboni are betting Waldron can turn things around, even if his past stats don’t match the hype. With Washington’s bullpen in dire need, they’re rolling the dice on a pitcher with a quirky…
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