PT TODAY: Soriano gets a breather

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Nationals | Rafael Soriano to get time off
Washington Nationals RP Rafael Soriano will take a few days off so he can work on his mechanics and slider. Soriano is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, Sept. 8.  Source: The Washington Post - James Wagner
 
BHQ take: Rafael Soriano's first half fortune has turned into second half misfortune. Through June 30th, he had a 1.09 ERA, but a 3.46 xERA. Since July 1st, his ERA is 5.79 although his xERA is a more palatable 4.27. In any event, Soriano's recent struggles have led Matt Williams to state that Washington would go...

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