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Even more relievers the Nationals could pursue in free agency this offseason

Both a lefty and a righty, two bullpen options for the Nationals to consider taking a flier on this offseason for the 2027 offseason.

By JJ Phillips · District on Deck

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:02 PM

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Writer JJ Phillips proposes Tim Hill and Brusdar Graterol as potential free agent relief targets for the Nationals.
Phillips argues 36-year-old lefty Tim Hill suffered from extreme bad luck in 2026 despite posting a career-best groundball rate.
The writer suggests right-hander Brusdar Graterol represents a low-risk, high-upside free agent flier following multiple injury-plagued seasons.

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District on Deck's JJ Phillips highlights two under-the-radar free agent relief pitching options that the Washington Nationals could consider targeting in free agency. The suggested bullpen candidates are veteran submarine left-hander Tim Hill and former Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol.

Phillips suggests Hill could experience positive regression after enduring historically poor flyball luck in 2026 despite maintaining high groundball rates. Meanwhile, the writer views Graterol as an intriguing low-risk, high-upside flier who possesses elite groundball tendencies if he can finally overcome extensive injury setbacks.

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