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Nationals Sign Former Second-Round Pick, Send Him to Florida Complex League
- The Nationals signed left-handed pitcher Alex Young to a minor league deal on May 13 to bolster bullpen depth.
- Young, a former second-round pick in 2015 by the Reds, has MLB experience with a 4.34 ERA over 277 2/3 innings.
- If healthy, Young could factor into Washington’s bullpen and potentially earn a call-up later this season.
- The Nationals placed him in the Florida Complex League to ongoingly develop before any major league moves.
- The bullpen has been shuffled this season as every reliever except one carries minor league options.
- The report notes the bullpen’s ERA and optionable arms could lead to more changes this season.
- Brad Wakai authored the piece, focusing on Nationals’ bullpen moves and Young’s potential impact.
- Young previously played 177 MLB games, including 25 starts, before his elbow injury.
- The Nationals’ minor league affiliate system will be a pathway for Young’s rehab and potential call-up.
- The report frames the move as a low-risk signing typical of the Nationals’ approach this offseason.
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