PJ Poulin
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June 19, 2026
Set to start Friday
Poulin will start Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis
The left-hander has served as an opener eight times this season and will pick up another start Friday after scheduled starter Cade Cavalli (illness) was scratched. Poulin hasn't covered more than two frames in any of his 29 outings this year, so he'll likely give way to the Washington bullpen after a frame or two.
June 14, 2026
Working as opener Sunday
Poulin will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis
Poulin will draw his eighth start of the season, and just like on the previous seven occasions, he's expected to cover no more than two innings before exiting the game. Miles Mikolas is slated to work in bulk relief behind Poulin.
