Nationals lefty DJ Herz goes on the injured list with a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow
- LHP DJ Herz was placed on the 15-day Major League Injured List due to a left elbow UCL sprain, though he wasn't expected to be on the Washington Nationals' Opening Day roster, which must be submitted by noon ET on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
- Herz's injury impacts the team's starting pitching depth, especially given he was recently demoted to Triple-A.
- The Nationals are also dealing with other roster decisions, including Riley Adams and Andrew Knizner competing for the bench catcher's spot, Drew Millas and Nasim Nunez being optioned to Triple-A, and uncertainty surrounding Amed Rosario's knee injury and Derek Law's potential placement on the 15-day IL.
- According to manager Dave Martinez, the final bullpen and bench decisions remain uncertain as of this weekend, despite rumors and speculation.
- The Nats Report identifies Adams, Knizner, Juan Yepez, and Jose Tena as potential final bench selections, though health and contract status, among other factors, play a significant role in the final roster construction.
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Nationals lefty DJ Herz goes on the injured list with a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow
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Nationals Place DJ Herz On Injured List With UCL Sprain
March 26: TalkNats reports that Herz has been diagnosed with a UCL tear and recommended for Tommy John surgery, but the southpaw will seek a second opinion before making a decision regarding the procedure. March 25: The Nationals announced this morning that left-hander DJ Herz has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. Herz had been optioned to Triple-A last Friday, but that option h…
Getting down to the final Nats' 26-player roster
Photo by Bailey Accosto for TalkNats The Washington Nationals must submit their Opening Day 26-player roster by noon ET on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This deadline applies to the active roster, which teams are required to reduce to from their Spring Training rosters. There is a lot up in the air right now with the Washington Nationals including a new IL move. This morning the Nats officially announced that LHP DJ Herz had been placed on the 15-da…
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