Dion Shines Cruz Struggles | Washington Nationals News

The Nationals’ bullpen is split down the middle: Will Dion’s been a revelation, mowing down batters and shutting down innings like a shutdown reliever, while Yovanny Cruz’s struggled mightily in high-leverage spots, blowing saves and posting a brutal ERA. Manager Blake Butera called Dion the “MVP of the game,” highlighting his clutch reliability, while Cruz admits he’s still adjusting—especially with fastball command—and needs time to regain confidence. The team remains committed to helping him turn things around, trusting his past success with the Yankees can return with their support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15173a48736758b2