Brad Lord: The Nats’ Emerging Bullpen Option?

Brad Lord shines in 2025 spring training, showcasing velocity and deception as a potential bullpen star for the MLB roster.

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Richard Wachtel
March 18, 2025 • Reading Time: 2 minutes

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - As spring training winds down, the Washington Nationals are evaluating their roster options, and one name continues to generate buzz: Brad Lord. The 25-year-old right-hander, a 2022 18th-round pick out of South Florida, has turned heads with a strong showing in camp, prompting manager Davey Martinez to experiment with his role. Yesterday, Martinez revealed that he limited Lord to a single inning in his most recent outing to test his ability to pitch on back-to-back days—a clear signal that the Nationals are considering him for a multi-inning relief role in the big-league bullpen.

“It still feels pretty surreal, I guess,” Lord said, reflecting on his journey. “It was like an honor getting invited to big league camp, and I’ve really enjoyed my time. It’s been a lot of fun.”

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