HOUSTON -- The Nationals hope to never use the pitchers added to their World Series roster.
Joe Ross and Wander Suero were put on the 25-man roster, replacing Austin Voth and left-hander Roenis Elías from the National League Championship Series. Neither are expected to play a significant roll in the series.
Ross bounced between the bullpen and starting this season, as well as between the minor and major leagues. Suero led the Nationals in appearances, but was left off the NLCS rosters after allowing a home run in his only NLDS appearance. The team's trust in him is very low.
Otherwise, the roster is as expected.
Pitchers (11)
Max Scherzer
Stephen Strasburg
Patrick Corbin
Aníbal Sánchez
Joe Ross
Javy Guerra
Fernando Rodney
Wander SueroTanner Rainey
Sean Doolittle
Daniel Hudson
Infielders (7)
Ryan Zimmerman
Howie Kendrick
Trea Turner
Anthony Rendon
Matt Adams
Asdrúbal Cabrera
Brian Dozier
Outfielders (5)
Adam Eaton
Victor Robles
Juan Soto
Gerardo Parra
Michael A. Taylor
Catchers (2)
Yan Gomes
Kurt Suzuki
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