Senzatela Could Be Nats’ Bullpen Savior | Washington Nationals News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 8th, the Washington Nationals are in a weird spot right now, hovering around the playoff picture. They're only three and a half games out of the wild card, which is pretty wild considering nobody expected much from this young team. The big issue, they're bullpen. If they had even an average relief core, they'd be sitting pretty. Because of this bullpen struggle, one analyst is pointing to Antonio Senzatela of the Colorado Rockies as a potential target.
Senzatela used to be a starter but has found new life as a reliever this year. He's got a solid 2.93 earned run average and can go multiple innings, something the Nats desperately need. He's been particularly good on the road, which is a big deal considering he plays half his games in hitter-friendly core's field. His ERA away from home is a stingy 1.54. This makes him an attractive option for a team looking to shore up their late game pitching. However, there's a catch. Senzatela is under contract for $12 million this year and has a club option for $14 million in 2027
The Nationals would likely only be renting him for the rest of the season, and adding that kind of money to their payroll might be a tough sell for. The owners, especially since he doesn't guarantee a playoff spot, so while he fits a need, it's not a sure thing they'll make a move for him.
If the owners give the green light to add salary, he could be an attainable target without giving up top prospects. But if not, they might have to look elsewhere, or just deal with the bullpen as is. Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with the story.