Height
6'4"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
26
College
LSU
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 58 | 4.1925464 | 1-2 | 53 | 1.3975155 | 0.0 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Nationals' $0.8M deal with reliever Cole Henry earns a C+ CVI, reflecting solid value for a serviceable starter in today's bullpen market. At just above the league minimum, Washington is getting reasonable production from a young arm who can absorb middle-relief innings while the organization continues its rebuild. Henry profiles as a dependable seventh or eighth-inning option — not someone who'll anchor a contending bullpen, but exactly the type of cost-controlled piece rebuilding teams need to bridge toward their competitive window. The short-term commitment makes sense given the Nationals' timeline, as they can evaluate Henry's development without blocking prospects or committing significant payroll. While the upside is limited for a serviceable starter at his age, the financial flexibility this deal provides allows Washington to allocate resources elsewhere while maintaining adequate bullpen depth. This represents smart roster construction for a franchise prioritizing prospect development over immediate wins.
Performance Analysis
Cole Henry grades as an above average performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B Performance grade. He carries a 4.27 ERA (above the league average of 4.20, an area for improvement) and a 1.42 WHIP across 52.2 innings pitched with a 9.0 K/9 rate. A 9.0 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a rookie at 26, Cole is a key contributor for the Nationals.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs STL | L 1-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs STL | L 6-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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