July 31, 2019
Seattle Mariners – The Mariners traded Roenis Elias to the Nationals on Tuesday afternoon. Hunter Strickland, just back from the 60-day IL, should eventually take over as the team’s closer, even if he continues to be eased back into high-leverage spots.
Updated hierarchy: *Strickland | Bass | Gearrin.
* = closer-by-committee
Washington Nationals — The Nationals have been busy today, first acquiring Daniel Hudson from the Blue Jays and then trading for Mariners closer Roenis Elias. This gives the Nationals much-needed depth in their bullpen behind closer Sean Doolittle.
Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | Elias | Rodney.
