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Nationals Rethink Reliever Prep | Washington Nationals News
The Nationals are scrambling to fix their bullpen strategy after Cole Henry’s shaky debut—struggling in his second inning, surrendering four runs—exposing a critical gap in how they develop relievers in the minors. Manager Blake Butera admits fault, acknowledging the team hadn’t consistently pushed Henry to throw multiple innings at Triple-A, a necessity for big-league success. This isn’t an isolated case: relievers like Zak Kent and Paxton Schultz have also faltered after call-ups. The front office now realizes fresh arms aren’t enough—they need pitchers primed for high-leverage…
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