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Nationals' Riley Cornelio: Sent out of big-league camp

By RotoWire Staff

Mar 8, 2026 at 11:36 am ET • 1 min read

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The Nationals optioned Cornelio to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Cornelio impressed in his limited Grapefruit League action with a 7:0 BB:K while holding batters to a .176 average over five innings, but having minor-league options remaining may have worked against his bid for a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old righty is likely to remain on a starter's development track at Rochester, though poor command and the lack of a deep arsenal could make him a better fit in the bullpen once he reaches the big leagues.