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Nationals designated RHP Colin Poche for assignment.
The 31-year-old hurler had struggled to an 11.42 ERA, 2.54 WHIP and a 10/12 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings during his time with the Nationals. Andrew Chafin was signed to a one-year contract in a corresponding move to take his place in the Nationals’ bullpen.
Nationals selected the contract of LHP Colin Poche from Triple-A Rochester.
Poche was in camp this spring as a non-roster invitee and appears to have made Washington’s season-opening bullpen after striking out eight batters over 4 2/3 innings of work. The 31-year-old southpaw has some high-leverage experience, but will presumably operate in middle relief for the Nationals.
Nationals signed LHP Colin Poche to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
It’s surprising to see Poche settle for a minor league deal, but he has a really easy path to making the weak Nationals pen, and perhaps he might even be added to the 40-man as soon as Josiah Gray and Mason Thompson go on the 60-day IL. Poche, 31, has a 3.63 ERA and a 230/78 K/BB in 208 1/3 innings over four big-league seasons, all with the Rays. He dealt with back and elbow problems while posting a 3.86 ERA in 37 1/3 innings last season.
Rays non-tendered LHP Colin Poche.
The 30-year-old southpaw actually did a nice job for the Rays in 2024 — posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and a 33/13 K/BB ratio over 37 1/3 innings. They must think that they can find someone else to do a similar job at a cheaper price than the $3.4 million that Poche was projected by MLBTradeRumors.com to earn via arbitration. He’s now one of the better left-handed relievers available on the open market.
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