"Jackson sticks out in a big way. Despite enduring minor injuries in 2025, Jackson maintained a 4.06 ERA and showed great control, allowing just 0.71 home runs per 9 innings. Reeling it back to 2024, Jackson did have an ERA over 5.00, but a FIP of 4.24 and a sub-4.00 xFIP. Before that, Jackson posted a 2.97 ERA in 2023 and, before a missed 2022 season, he recorded a sub-2.00 ERA in 2021."
"The 36-year-old still has significant potential to contribute. In 2025 with the Tigers, Kahnle pitched 66 games over 63.0 innings with a mediocre 4.43 ERA. His recent track record with the Yankees in 2023 and 2024 is more impressive, with an ERA no worse than 2.66, and he posted a 2.84 ERA in 2022 with the Dodgers. Kahnle has the talent in that arm of his to yet excel on the mound and make a positive impact moving forward."
The Nationals' bullpen performance must improve to avoid repeating abysmal late-game results. Targeting available relievers could bolster depth and reduce risk. Luke Jackson offers upside despite minor 2025 injuries; he posted a 4.06 ERA in 2025, allowed just 0.71 home runs per nine, had a 2.97 ERA in 2023, and recorded a sub-2.00 ERA in 2021. Tommy Kahnle, age 36, showed strong results with the Yankees (ERA no worse than 2.66 in 2023–24) and a 2.84 ERA in 2022, while posting a 4.43 ERA across 66 games in 2025 with the Tigers. Chad Green has four sub-4.00 seasons in six years and presents high upside despite recent struggles.
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