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After winning the World Series in 2019, Washington experienced major regression last season with a 26-34 record and failure to make the playoffs despite an expanded field. Injuries were one of the biggest culprits, with Stephen Strasburg missing most of the year, but there was also reason for concern over Patrick Corbin s ineffectiveness. The Nats need that pair to return to form, along with another great year from Max Scherzer. The good news for the offense is that the team found help for elite players Juan Soto and Trea Turner, with the additions of power hitters Josh Bell and Kyle Schwarber.
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Yates was considered one of the elite closers in MLB before suffering an arm injury last year that required surgery. Toronto was still willing to add Yates on a bargain-basement one-year, $5.5 million deal, giving him an opportunity to rebound at age 34. Yates led the NL with 41 saves in 2019, and also posted a 1.19 ERA.
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