# Gus Varland: Waiver-Wire Wonder to Nationals' Closer

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Podcast: [Washington Nationals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/washington-nationals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459483)
Published: 2026-05-08T13:42:10+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1726b01b34b27157

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