“He’s been a known lefty for a long time. “
Literally. He’s a southpaw, and looks like a leftist goofball.
He had an average season...4.05 ERA, 1.3 WHIP. Definitely not up to his career stats.
His contract with the Nats is up. The club has an option year, if it chooses to exercise it. I’m guessing they will, and he’ll pitch for them in 2020.
So if the Nats don’t pick up his option for an additional year, he can claim reprisal for his views and the media will bury him in leftist love.