MIAMI — The Miami Marlins weren’t asking Cody Poteet to change anything when he took the mound for his spot start. They liked the work that he was doing as a long reliever out of the bullpen. They hoped, for at least one day, the success would translate as he reverted back to starting pitching duties as he temporarily fills in for the injured Jesus Luzardo in Miami’s rotation.
Consider Tuesday’s performance against the Washington Nationals a success.
Poteet faced one batter over the minimum as he worked 4 2/3 scoreless innings as the Marlins beat the Nationals, 5-1, at loanDepot park. Miami improves to 17-19, while the Nationals fall to 12-26.
