General manager Mike Rizzo faces critical decisions as the Washington Nationals find themselves unexpectedly in the mix for a playoff spot.

Rizzo has another task to settle regarding the team’s direction at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. One player the Nationals should seriously consider acquiring is Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar.

After a challenging 2024 season and a rough start to 2025, Bednar has recently returned to form and could potentially be a high-leverage reliever. This makes him an appealing target for Washington, which is in need of bullpen improvements to compete in the National League.

The potential acquisition of Bednar could enhance the Nationals’ bullpen, which currently ranks 28th in ERA among all MLB units.

His performance, particularly since retur

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