Nationals pitcher Matt Grace is auditioning for a spot in the team's bullpen, according to MLB.com.
Grace impressed pitching coach Steve McCatty during a recent bullpen session, and it seems like McCatty wants to get a good look at the 26-year-old this spring. "We are going to get him in as many games and see what happens," McCatty said.
Grace reportedly added a slider to his repertoire this winter, and that could make the difference going forward. McCatty said he was happy with Grace's entire pitch mix during the recent session. "He threw some good sliders and he also threw some good changeups, but also some good sinkers," McCatty said.
Grace posted a 1.17 ERA over two minor-league levels last year.