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The Nationals drafted Iona College pitcher Mariano Rivera Jr. , son of former New York Yankees All-Star closer Mariano Rivera on Tuesday in the fourth round of the baseball draft. (Iona College Athletics)

Mariano Rivera Jr. selected by Nationals in fourth round on Day 2 of draft

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Mariano Rivera Jr. selected by Nationals in fourth round on Day 2 of draft

The Washington Times

The Nationals' Anthony Rendon throws his bat after striking out in a loss last week at home to the Chicago Cubs. The Nationals say they aren't worried about their poor stretch. (Associated Press)

Nationals clubhouse not worried about latest poor stretch

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 6, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cubs win 4-2, Hammel stays undefeated vs Nationals

By Ben Standig - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar hits a triple into deep right center field in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Yunel Escobar leaves Nationals’ game with right wrist injury

By Andrew Walsh - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon throws to first base while fielding ground balls during a spring training baseball workout, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals activate Anthony Rendon, who will make season debut against Cubs

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) and catcher Wilson Ramos (40) celebrate after their 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the first baseball game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park, Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Drew Storen, Nationals’ closer, tries to stay in rhythm during losing streak

By Andrew Walsh - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) throws during the third inning of the first baseball game in a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jordan Zimmermann helps preserve Nationals’ bullpen in first game of doubleheader against Blue Jays

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Craig Stammen (35) pauses in the dugout before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: With Nationals’ bullpen in flux, loss of Craig Stammen hurting the most

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span catches out Cincinnati Reds' Marlon Byrd in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 29, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

Nationals’ Denard Span trying not to worry about right knee injury

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) heads to the dugout after being taken out of the game in the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nationals confirm Stephen Strasburg’s left trapezius muscle strain

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Casey Janssen throws in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Cincinnati. The Reds won 8-5. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

After postponement, Casey Janssen must wait to face his former Blue Jays teammates

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark (57) is greeted at the dugout by defensive coordinator and advance coach Mark Weidemaier after getting the last out against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 6, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mark Weidemaier talks defensive positioning, errors in second season with Nationals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Denard Span connects for a home-run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 25, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Denard Span, Wilson Ramos hit home runs in Nationals’ victory over Cubs

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) heads to the dugout after being taken out of the game in the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

LOVERRO: The second coming of Stephen Strasburg seems to be a long way away

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams, right, removes starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Stephen Strasburg’s struggles continue in Nationals’ loss

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark (57) throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Washington. The Mets won 6-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Tanner Roark to start for Nationals on Monday against the Cubs

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Roark (57) celebrates a 6-4 win over the Miami Marlins with catcher Wilson Ramos (40) in a baseball game Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tanner Roark in line to start for Nationals, Anthony Rendon progressing

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Casey Janssen thaws the ball during a spring training baseball workout, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Casey Janssen activated by Nationals, Sammy Solis placed on disabled list

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) and manager Matt Williams (9) argue with home plate umpire Marvin Hudson during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in Washington. Harper and Williams were ejected by Hudson. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Bryce Harper, Matt Williams ejected against Yankees

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times