Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said relief pitcher Koda Glover will be the official closer with Ryan Madson (back) landing on the disabled list. However, Glover is unlikely to be available on Tuesday after pitching back-to-back days. Justin Miller would likely fill in Tuesday if a save situation arises. Glover has only tossed 1 2/3 innings this year and gave up the game-winning homer Monday night, so he's only an option for those desperate for saves. Sean Doolittle (foot) still has no timetable to return, and Kelvin Herrera (shoulder) is also sidelined.
Nationals relief pitcher Koda Glover was put in the game during the bottom of the ninth Monday evening and gave up a walk-off home run to Paul DeJong. This was Glover's third appearance since activation from the disabled list and first opportunity in the ninth inning. With relievers Sean Doolittle, Kelvin Herrera and Ryan Madson all dealing with injuries, Glover was one of the options considered to close out games. Today's outing certainly did not help his case. Glover may get a real save opportunity to prove himself in the coming days, but the Nationals closer situation remains something to keep an eye.
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Koda Glover (shoulder) allowed three hits and a walk in one inning of work at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Glover was knocked around during his outing last Saturday as well. The 25-year-old righty reliever has been sidelined all season because of a shoulder injury. Glover has the potential to be a late inning reliever in Washington, but he does not seem like a solid bet this season. The Nats have other options for late inning spots right now, so leave Glover on the waiver wire.
Washington Nationals reliever Koda Glover (shoulder) is making incremental progress as he attempts to come back from shoulder inflammation. He's now throwing up to 75 feet, according to manager Dave Martinez. Glover made his debut in 2016 but missed part of last season with back and shoulder issues. He was once tabbed to be the closer of the future and picked up a handful of saves last year. When he's healthy, his stuff is intriguing. But until he fully returns, he's not fantasy relevant.
Koda Glover Starts 2018 On DL, Miguel Montero Takes Roster Spot
Washington Nationals reliever Koda Glover (shoulder) will begin the season on the 60-day disabled list due to shoulder tendinitis. Backup catcher Miguel Montero will take his spot on the 40-man roster. Glover, who was once being groomed as the team's closer, has battled injuries to his hip, back and shoulder for the past two seasons. Montero's only recent claim to fame is his ignominious release from the Cubs last year after criticizing pitcherJake Arrieta. He may provide some value in deep two-catcher or NL-only leagues.
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Koda Glover (shoulder) still has not started throwing. Glover was shut down upon arriving to camp due to right shoulder inflammation and he has not put it behind him just yet. If this sounds familiar, it should. Glover went down with a sore shoulder last June and failed to make it back. Opening Day would appear in question right now.
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Koda Glover (shoulder) has yet to do any throwing in Nationals camp. Glover dealt with shoulder and back issues last season and had a recent MRI that showed he still has some inflammation. "We're going to give him some time," manager Dave Martinez said. Glover has the potential to be a shutdown reliever, but the injury issues are worrisome.
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Koda Glover (shoulder) said Saturday that he expects to begin throwing off of a mound by January. The right-hander ascended to the Nationals closer role during the 2017 season before shoulder and back issues cut his season short in June. With Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson and Brandon Kintzler now in the mix, Glover will have to battle for a setup role in the Nationals bullpen.
Koda Glover Won't Resume Baseball Activities Until November
Koda Glover, who's been out since June with various injuries, is done for the season and won't resume baseball activities until November. The good news is that he won't need surgery on his throwing shoulder and he's hopeful the injections he's been getting will be enough. Glover was, at one point, the Nationals closer. But his injury, just as he was starting to cruise, necessitated the acquisitions of Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson. He's still only 24 and could have some value next season. He could prove valuable in late-rounds depending on how he looks in spring training.
Koda Glover, the former Nationals closer, has begun throwing off the mound in his recovery from back and hip issues. Glover tweeted his excitement on Tuesday from West Palm Beach, though no official timetable has been given for his return. His status in the pecking order is unknown given the team's acquisitions of Sean Doolittle, Brandon Kintzler and Ryan Madson, all of whom have closing experience. Glover can be safely ignored for now.
