Nats closer Hudson on paternity, out for Game 1
Daniel Hudson’s absence means the Nationals will be down a key reliever for at least Game 1 of the NLCS against…
ST. LOUIS — The Washington Nationals will begin the National League Championship Series without the services of their closer, Daniel Hudson, who was placed on paternity list prior to Friday’s Game 1 against the St. Louis Cardinals from Busch Stadium.
Hudson’s wife gave birth to the couple’s third daughter on Friday morning. Replacing Hudson on the roster is right-handed reliever Wander Suero. Under Major League Baseball’s rules for the paternity list, Hudson can be away from the team for a minimum of one day and a maximum of three.
Hudson’s absence, however short, is a big blow to Nationals manager Dave Martinez, who has only come to trust Hudson and lefty Sean Doolittle in high-leverage situations. The best-of-seven NLCS will also make it more difficult for Martinez to use his starting pitchers out of the bullpen.
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