Cornelio Back in the Big Leagues

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Riley Cornelio is back with the Nationals, this time heading to the bullpen. He got called up to the big leagues again on Sunday, six weeks after his first appearance.
The manager said Cornelio seemed more relaxed this time around, feeling like he was truly ready for the challenge. During his outing on Sunday, Cornelio pitched two innings in relief. He had a bit of a shaky start, walking a couple of batters and giving up a hit, but he managed to settle down and get out of some tough spots. He even faced the bases loaded situation and limited the damage to just one run. Cornelio's first call up back in April didn't go as planned. He pitched two innings out of the bullpen, gave up some runs, and was sent back down to Triple-A Rochester. That experience seems to have been a learning moment for the 26-year-old who has historically been a starter. Since returning to Rochester, Cornelio has been working on his versatility, pitching in relief in a few games.
The Nationals are looking for pitchers who can be flexible, and Cornelio's ability to pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen fits that need, especially with their starting rotation currently set. So, Cornelio is heading to San Francisco with the team, looking to build on this encouraging return to the majors. The manager noted that his heart rate was likely much lower this time, compared to his debut, which is a good sign for his confidence moving forward.