9:05pm CT: The Rays will receive cash in the trade, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. 8:39pm CT: The Astros have acquired right-hander Evan Reifert in a deal with the Rays, per Robert Murray of FanSided.
The Nationals have returned Rule 5 Draft pick Evan Reifert to the Rays, per announcements from both clubs. Washington’s 40-man roster is now at 39 players.
The Washington Nationals were busy in the relief pitching market this past offseason, but their best move could end up being one of the first ones they made.
The Washington Nationals have an impressive core of young hitters, but the team is expected to be held back by the quality of its pitching staff in 2025.
We will examine Evan Reifert, and take a look at what kind of impact he can make The Nationals are going to count on Rule 5 pick Evan Reifert to be a piece of their bullpen.
The Washington Nationals made their first big move of the offseason recently when they acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed relief pitcher Robert Garcia.
One of the spots on the Washington Nationals roster that needs to be addressed this offseason is their bullpen. In a surprising move, they non-tendered closer Kyle Finnegan after pre-arbitration negotiations didn’t result in a contract getting finalized.
The Washington Nationals surprised some by selecting a pitcher, Evan Reifert, in the Rule 5 Draft earlier this month at the MLB winter meetings. Reifert was a part of the Tampa Bay Rays’ organization.
The Washington Nationals were active during the Rule 5 Draft this week as one of 15 teams to make a selection and were fortunate enough to not lose a player during the process.
The Washington Nationals have had a busy 24 hours of draft news, as they won the lottery and then decided to select a player in the 2024 Rule 5 draft with their No.