Washington Nationals struggle with blown saves despite strong first half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Washington Nationals are currently 48-49 at the All-Star break after a strong offensive performance, leading all of MLB in runs scored. However, their bullpen has been a significant issue, leading to 27 blown saves this season, leaving them below.500. Manager Paul Toboni may need to reassess bullpen resources ahead of the trade deadline or offseason. This season could have been markedly different had the bullpen not faltered in crucial moments, with many individual games slipping away from them.
- •Nationals rank first in MLB for runs scored
- •Team has 27 blown saves, approaching the league record of 37
- •Starting pitchers have performed solidly, with no elite rotation
- •Manager Paul Toboni may need to invest resources in the bullpen
- •District fans express frustration with late-game collapses
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — The Washington Nationals had a good first half but it could have been so much better
"The Nats had a very exciting first half but it could have been so much more if the bullpen was even an average unit
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