Nationals Bullpen Hits Another Blow | Washington Nationals News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 19, the Nationals bullpen just took another hit. They put lefty reliever PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list because of a left flexor strain.
This move is retroactive to Thursday, and Poulin had been one of their better arms, with a 2.7 ERA, the lowest among pitchers who. Through at least five innings this year, his last appearance was before the All-Star break. This is a tough break for a bullpen that's already struggling. Coming into Sunday with a 5.17 ERA, which puts them near the bottom of the league. Another pitcher, Brad Lord, is also on the injured list, with a left side issue and is still working his way back. To fill Poulin's spot, the team brought back Matt Krook on a Major League deal.
Krook was with the Nationals briefly earlier this month, claimed off waivers, but was then designated for assignment. He stayed in the area during the All-Star break, working out and staying ready, just in case something like this happened. Krook mentioned he left on good terms and is happy they called him back when they needed someone. He understands there's a need for the team right now. To make room for Krook on the 40-man roster, the Nationals moved Richard Lovelady to the 60-day injured list. Lovelady has been on the injured list since late June and is still working through his recovery, so he wasn't close to returning anyway.
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