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Gus Varland: Waiver-Wire Wonder to Nationals' Closer
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- May 8, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
Gus Varland, a 29-year-old right-hander, has emerged as the Nationals closer, boasting pinpoint control and a 1.84 walks per nine innings rate. After a tumultuous career, including four surgeries and waiver-wire stints, hes now thriving, with a 3.07 ERA and sub-3 FIP. His brother Louis, also a late-round pick, is excelling as a Blue Jays reliever. The Nationals GM, Paul Toboni, has assembled a reliable bullpen on a budget, with Varland and others like Richard Lovelady and Paxton Schultz. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1726b01b34b27157