Gus Varland: Waiver-Wire Wonder to Nationals' Closer

Gus Varland, a 29-year-old right-hander, has emerged as the Nationals closer, boasting pinpoint control and a 1.84 walks per nine innings rate. After a tumultuous career, including four surgeries and waiver-wire stints, hes now thriving, with a 3.07 ERA and sub-3 FIP. His brother Louis, also a late-round pick, is excelling as a Blue Jays reliever. The Nationals GM, Paul Toboni, has assembled a reliable bullpen on a budget, with Varland and others like Richard Lovelady and Paxton Schultz.

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