Rodriguez pulled from closer role: Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Tuesday that relief pitcher Henry Rodriguez will no longer serve as the team's primary closer, according to the Washington Post. Johnson said he will move Rodriguez to a "less demanding" role, while deploying a closer based on matchups from game to game. Rodriguez blew two saves -- and three total -- over his past eight appearances as his ERA swelled to 4.50. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
While he didn't blow a save during Monday's game at Philadelphia, Rodriguez faltered again in the ninth inning and permitted a run before being yanked in favor of Sean Burnett. The right-hander is armed with a devastating fastball, but has been unable to control it recently while walking 13 batters in 18 innings this year. The Nationals will now turn to a mixture of relievers in the ninth inning that includes Burnett, Craig Stammen and Tyler Clippard. Incumbent closer Drew Storen is hoping to return from injury in July. Consider Rodriguez a shaky Fantasy option at this point. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/21/2012 22:06 Gonzalez K's 9 in Nationals' victory
Gio Gonzalez allowed three hits over six innings and Ian Desmond homered and drove in both runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
05/16/2012 22:17 Gonzalez Ks 10, Nats knock off Bucs
Adam LaRoche broke open a tight game with a three-run double for his 1,000th career hit after homering for No. 999, and Gio Gonzalez took over the NL strikeout lead from teammate Stephen Strasburg by fanning 10 in seven innings Wednesday night, leading the Washington Nationals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4.
05/16/2012 12:56 Fantasy Relief: Let's be Frank about Francisco
Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief.
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