{
  "id": 18982447,
  "title": "Will Dion looks like a shrewd pickup for Paul Toboni and the Washington Nationals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/will-dion-looks-like-a-shrewd-pickup-for-paul-toboni-and-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T17:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dion-looks-shrewd-pickup-paul-172000670.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington Nationals' Paul Toboni acquired Will Dion from the Guardians in a trade that has proven beneficial. Dion, a multi-inning reliever, joined the team in August and has since become a key player. In 15 appearances, he pitched 30 innings with a 3.00 ERA and struck out 30 batters. Dion's fastball averages 91.1 MPH, but its unusual downward break makes it difficult for hitters to hit. He also throws a lethal changeup, which has been used up to 37.6% of the time this season. This changeup is slower than his fastball by 13 MPH and has been particularly effective against right-handed batters. Dion's unique combination of a rising fastball and effective changeup makes him a valuable asset for Washington's bullpen, ensuring they have the necessary help in a role that is increasingly crucial in Major League Baseball.",
  "summary": "The Foster Griffin package seemed light at the time, but Will Dion is already emerging as a useful big leaguer",
  "key_points": [
    "Paul Toboni acquired Will Dion from Guardians",
    "Dion pitched 30 innings with 3.00 ERA in 15 appearances",
    "Dion's changeup is 13 MPH slower than fastball"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}