Chris Schroder worked a one-two-three inning Sunday and has a 2.16 ERA in 8 1/3 innings.
Schroder had a 3.18 ERA in 45 1/3 innings for the Nats last year, but because he has options remaining, he’s not guaranteed anything right now. Chad Cordero, Jon Rauch, Luis Ayala, Jesus Colome and Ray King seem to be have jobs locked up, and Saul Rivera is the clear favorite for the sixth spot. That leaves one opening for Schroder or Joel Hanrahan, who is out of options. Since Hanrahan has impressed in camp, the Nationals may opt to stash Schroder away in Triple-A initially.