Nationals' Bullpen in Freefall | MLB News

The Washington Nationals suffered one of their most humiliating collapses this season, blowing a two-run ninth-inning lead against the Marlins — their 35th blown save in 2024. A strong start by Andrew Alvarez and solid relief from Clayton Beeter turned into chaos as Max Kranick and Tom Cosgrove unraveled, compounded by a costly error. Cosgrove called it “straight up embarrassing,” admitting he failed to deliver. With the bullpen on pace for a potential MLB record in blown saves, the Nationals’ front office must urgently overhaul their relief corps — beyond waiver claims and minor leaguers — if they hope to contend in September. This loss is more than a setback; it’s a wake-up call.

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