Guthrie tossed 4.1 no-hit innings while walking two and striking out two in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old didn't pitch at all in the majors last year but has had a very strong spring, posting a 2.45 ERA and 12:5 K:BB in 14.2 innings. Guthrie may be emerging as the front-runner for a long relief role in the Nats' bullpen, but as yet the club hasn't even announced whether they'll carry a reliever to fill that role to begin the season, which could leave the veteran looking for work once again.