Bullpen finalized with Ribalta optioned, Schultz headed to IL
The Nationals finally know the eight relievers they'll open the season with. They're also close to finalizing their bench after demoting outfielder Christian Franklin.
It took six full weeks to whittle down an over-sized pool of candidates, but the Nationals have finalized their eight-man Opening Day bullpen.
After optioning Orlando Ribalta to Triple-A Rochester and revealing Paxton Schultz has been dealing with elbow discomfort, the Nats are down to only eight healthy relievers in …
