During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano was tabbed as the team's closer by general manager Mike Rizzo. “Suffice it to say, Raffy is here to pitch the ninth inning,” Rizzo said, according to the Washington Post. "He's one hell of a closer." Pitching coach Steve McCatty informed incumbent closer Drew Storen and 2012's main closer, Tyler Clippard, of the move before it was announced.