Could We See John Lannan In July?

With the incredible Washington Nationals starting pitching staff this season, many have completely forgotten about John Lannan toiling down in Triple-A Syracuse. A few doubleheaders are coming up in the next couple months for the Nats, so it’s probably about time to remember that he’s there. Lannan struggled through most of the season in Syracuse, posting a 4.66 ERA and a 1.49 ERA in 14 starts. However, June has shown that Lannan has settled in quite well. He’s posted a 2.67 ERA with 15 Ks and just 6 walks in four starts this month. He gave up more than one run in just one of those starts. He also threw a complete game in his first June start. The Nats former No. 1 starter won’t take the place of anyone in the rotation, though, if he’s called up for the July 21 doubleheader. He’d join as a supplement because of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.  The newest CBA allows for a 26th man on the 25-man roster on the days of a doubleheader, and Lannan is a possible candidate to tak...