You can sit him now and start him up at the end of September to get him ready for a playoff push. And there's never a guarantee in sports; look at the Phillies this year. I think you push for it when you can and deal with next year when it happens. Also, there's no guarantee that he's going to be with the Nationals for his career. He is represented by Scott Boras after all.
Also, Bartolo Colon suspended 50 games for positive test for testosterone. That makes 2 former Yankees banned in less than 2 weeks time. Yikes.
Also, Bartolo Colon suspended 50 games for positive test for testosterone. That makes 2 former Yankees banned in less than 2 weeks time. Yikes.