Riley Cornelio impresses as Washington Nationals pitch candidate for 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Riley Cornelio pitched in the second inning for the Washington Nationals against the Nationals on September 13, 2026. As the season winds down, Cornelio has shown promise with a strong slider and improving command. He has thrown 27.2 innings across 14 games, generating a high whiff rate with his pitches. Recent improvements in his command and the addition of a cutter suggest he could be a key reliever role in the upcoming season. Observers note his enhanced performance in September, where he recorded only two walks in 7.2 innings.
- •Cornelio pitched against the Nationals on September 13, 2026.
- •He has a high whiff rate with a strong slider pitch.
- •Improved command noted in his recent September outings.
- •Cornelio added a cutter to his pitching arsenal this season.
- •He aims for a key relief role in 2027.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Riley Cornelio is a breakout candidate for the Washington Nationals in 2027
"Riley Cornelio’s cutter, confidence and slowly improving command make him a highly intriguing arm for the Nats in 2027
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