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The Washington Nationals bolstered their bullpen with the addition of reliever Gus Varland from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Varland, the older brother of Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland, brings big-league experience and a fastball that touches 95 mph. He was injured in 2025 but shone in 2024 with a 3.42 ERA and 27 strikeouts. The Nationals designated catcher Riley Adams for assignment to make room for Varland, who has a strong arm and fast bat speed but struggled to perform. This move, following the MacKenzie Gore trade, shows GM Paul Tobonis strategy of making smart, low-risk additions to the roster. Checkout Solipillow.com