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Erik Tolman and Jack Sinclair emerged as homegrown relief options for the Washington Nationals

If you watched any Nationals baseball in 2026, you would know that the bullpen was not good. The unit actually set records for their ineptitude, with the 2026 Nats blowing more saves than any team in history. That does not…

By Sam Sallick · Federal Baseball

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:15 PM

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Sam Sallick highlights Erik Tolman and Jack Sinclair as promising homegrown relief options for the Washington Nationals.
Both pitchers added over 3 MPH to their fastballs between 2025 and 2026.
Tolman recorded a 2.93 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 15.1 innings for Washington.

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Federal Baseball's Sam Sallick highlights Erik Tolman and Jack Sinclair as promising homegrown bullpen arms for the Washington Nationals late in the 2026 season. Despite the Nationals bullpen setting records for blown saves, both unheralded relievers gained velocity and earned high-leverage roles under manager Blake Butera.

Left-hander Tolman registered a 2.93 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 15.1 innings, while Sinclair posted a 2.45 ERA in 11 appearances behind a sharp sweeper. Sallick argues neither pitcher is a lockdown closer, but both have positioned themselves well for 2027 roster spots.

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