Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo floated the idea earlier in the offseason about bringing starting pitcher prospect Sammy Solis to the majors as a reliever, so he could get a taste of life in the big leagues and help provide left-handed bullpen depth for the club.
It seems Solis is fine with whatever the team has in store, according to The Washington Post.
"I’m willing to be shortstop if I have to," Solis said. "Honestly, I think I’m finally ready to make an impact with the team. I’m just working hard, keeping my head down and letting the front office make all the decisions … It’s up to the team. I’m a starting pitcher, but I’ll relieve, catch, whatever."
Solis hasn't been in a relief role since he was a freshman at the University of of San Diego. However, he made an impressive return from Tommy John surgery in 2013, going 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA in 14 appearances (13 starts). Solis then pitched extremely well in the prospect-laden Arizona Fall League, going 5-2 with a 2.17 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 29 innings in seven starts.
"The breaking ball for me was the hardest thing to find after surgery, especially out in the fall league it really came around and I was able to develop it and it was my most effective pitch," he said. "I’m excited to see how it turns out this year. As of now, I feel ready to go, 100 percent."