Although there are no ribbons handed out to last-place teams, the Washington Nationals made clear progress in their rebuild last season. They won 71 games in 2023, 16 more than their total from the previous year.
The Nationals are in agreement with veteran reliever Richard Bleier on a minor league contract, reports Andrew Golden of the Washington Post (X link). It seems likely the left-hander will get a look as a non-roster player in big league Spring Training.
According to reports, the Washington Nationals have agreed to a contract with veteran left-hander Richard Bleier. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post: Lefty reliever Richard Bleier to Nats @andrewcgolden on it At the time of this posting, the financial details are not known.
Miami Marlins pitcher Richard Bleier committed not one, not two but three balks during his relief appearance on Tuesday night against the New York Mets.