Why we like him
Big caveat first: Poulin is on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain and was expected to miss more than the minimum even after becoming eligible July 31, so Sorare's 27.4 projection with MEDIUM confidence should be viewed as upside tied to activation rather than a lock. You should also know he has made one appearance in the last 15 game weeks, but when available he has been effective for Washington this year, carrying a 2.70 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in 36.2 innings. Those numbers are the concrete reason he has a usable ceiling in fantasy. Treat him as a boom-or-bust option: a high-ceiling tournament flier or a late add if the Nationals confirm activation and a multi-inning role, but expect a capped floor because of the recent IL stint and role uncertainty.