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Nationals' Rotation Woes: Mikolas Struggles Continue
9 Apr
Summary
- Nationals lost third consecutive series due to bullpen.
- Miles Mikolas has a 10-year MLB career and a 12.41 ERA.
- Internal options exist to replace struggling pitcher Mikolas.
The Washington Nationals recently dropped their third straight series, highlighting ongoing team struggles. These difficulties stem from persistent bullpen weaknesses and the underperformance of key starting pitchers.
Right-hander Miles Mikolas, signed as a veteran presence, has not met expectations in the rotation. His early season performance includes an 0-2 record with a 12.41 ERA over 12 1/3 innings pitched. This has severely hampered the Nationals' ability to secure wins.
Mikolas' outings have frequently forced the Nationals' already beleaguered bullpen into action earlier than desired. His longest start this season has only been five innings, failing to fulfill the role of an innings-eating starter.
Faced with these challenges, the Nationals are evaluating their options. They possess internal candidates in Triple-A, such as Mitchell Parker and Andrew Alvarez, who could potentially step into the starting rotation if Mikolas' struggles persist. This decision may need to be made soon as pitching scrutiny increases.
