Report: Nationals engaged in multiple discussions about Roark
The Washington Nationals upgraded their rotation last week by signing Patrick Corbin and appear to be interested in making further changes.
Washington has engaged in multiple trade discussions about right-hander Tanner Roark, sources told Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, who reports the Nationals continue to look at free-agent pitchers to supplement their rotation.
With Corbin's addition, the Nationals feature a strong rotation heading into next season, with Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg leading the charge.
2018 stats
| PITCHER | GS | IP | ERA | WHIP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | 33 | 220.2 | 2.53 | 0.91 | 300 |
| Stephen Strasburg | 22 | 130 | 3.74 | 1.20 | 156 |
| Patrick Corbin | 33 | 200 | 3.15 | 1.05 | 246 |
| Tanner Roark | 30 | 180.1 | 4.34 | 1.28 | 146 |
| Joe Ross | 3 | 16 | 5.06 | 1.31 | 7 |
Roark, who is eligible for free agency at the end of 2019 and is projected to earn $9.8 million through arbitration, led the National League in losses last season while also posting one of the highest ERAs of his career.
The 32-year-old has two strong seasons under his belt though, winning a combined 31 games in 2014 and '16.
| YEAR | GS | IP | ERA | WHIP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 31 | 198.2 | 2.85 | 1.09 | 138 |
| 2016 | 33 | 210 | 2.83 | 1.17 | 172 |
Over the course of his six-year career, Roark owns a 64-54 record with a 3.59 ERA in 182 appearances, 141 of which have been starts.