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Nationals Let Go of Promising Pitcher
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
The Nationals shockingly cut ties with promising reliever Julian Fernandez, despite his solid MLB performances and low ERA, to make room for high-upside prospect Jhancarlos Lara. Fernandez, claimed off waivers last August and recalled briefly this season, showed flashes of brilliance but was ultimately deemed expendable under new management prioritizing future depth. With a loaded minor league pitching pipeline—including Riley Cornelio, Andre Granillo, Cole Henry, and Zak Kent—the team’s move signals a rebuild-focused strategy, even if it leaves fans wondering why a proven arm was let go. 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/d1ad5e50e4aa4bce