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Re: 2020 26
« Reply #50: March 14, 2020, 05:20:20 PM »
Numerous moves today, including releasing Hunter Strickland and David Hernandez.  Several guys sent to the minor league camp.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/03/14/nationals-release-veteran-reliever-hunter-strickland/

Article points out how this creates an opening for a non-roster invite like Guerra or possibly Bonifacio or Castillo if we go with a 7 man bullpen.  Me, I prefer having this as a flexible roster spot for bringing relievers in and out as needed, as well as guys like Stevenson and the catchers.  Prior to this move, we were likely looking at the 6-7-8 slots in the bullpen being taken by guys without options, and having a bench without optionable guys (RZ, 1 catcher, Howie, Asdribble, and Difo or Sanchez)