Hanrahan out as Nats closer
A day after watching the bullpen blow a four-run, the Nationals have decided that right-hander Joel Hanrahan will no longer be the closer and Garrett Mock will no longer be the eighth inning guy. The...
View ArticleBeimel activated; Rivera sent down
After Tuesday’s game against the Astros, the Nationals sent reliever Saul Rivera to Triple-A Syracuse and activated left-hander Joe Beimel from the 15-day disabled list. Beimel, who missed 15 games...
View ArticleMock back in starting rotation
The Nationals have decided to make right-hander Garrett Mock a starter for Triple-A Syracuse. Acting general manager Mike Rizzo said the Nationals want to give Mock multiple innings in order to get his...
View ArticleDetwiler sent to Syracuse; Mock back in big leagues
After Sunday’s 5-0 loss to the Astros, the Nationals optioned left-hander Ross Detwiler to Triple-A Syracuse and are expected to recall right-hander Garrett Mock from Syracuse. Mock will be in the...
View ArticleGuzman to play often; Dunn may get defensive replacement
Cristian Guzman will start consecutive games at shortstop, according to Nationals manager Jim Riggleman. Guzman’s first game will be Friday against the Cardinals at Space Coast Stadium. Guzman has...
View ArticleMock has disappointing outing
A couple of weeks ago, it seemed a certainty that right-hander Garrett Mock was in the Nationals’ rotation because he didn’t walk a batter in his first nine innings this spring. But, before Tuesday’s...
View ArticleNats name Mock as fifth starter
The Nationals decided Saturday that right-hander Garrett Mock will be their fifth starter, while Scott Olsen more than likely will start the season at Triple-A Syracuse. Mock wins the job even though...
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