Daniel Hudson 2020 Outlook: Set for a Season as a Setup Man
5 years agoWashington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson re-signed with the Nationals and will likely serve as the primary setup man for closer Sean Doolittle. Hudson was excellent last season, posting a 2.47 ERA and closing out a World Series win for Washington, but there were some signs that regression could be coming. For example, Hudson's 2.47 ERA did not match his 5.08 xFIP or his 4.31 SIERA. Still, he seemed to excel in high leverage situations and could once again outperform his peripherals. Still, he's one of those guys with enough statistical red flags that you're better off seeing him on an opponent's roster than on yours.