Nationals lefty DJ Herz goes on the injured list with a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow

By: The Associated Press Posted: 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals left-hander DJ Herz was placed on the 15-day major league injured list Tuesday because of a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals left-hander DJ Herz was placed on the 15-day major league injured list Tuesday because of a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals left-hander DJ Herz was placed on the 15-day major league injured list Tuesday because of a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow.

Herz was optioned down to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, one of the final cuts from camp.

He was 0-2 with a 6.52 ERA this spring in four appearances, three starts.

FILE - Washington Nationals pitcher DJ Herz throws live batting practice during a spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Herz is a 24-year-old starting pitcher who made his big league debut last June and went 4-9 with a 4.16 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 88 2/3 innings across 19 appearances in 2024.

Washington will need to set its roster on Thursday ahead of its opening game against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.