Josiah Gray's Injury Sets Back Nationals' Plans

0:00On March 23rd, the Washington Nationals share tough news on pitcher Josiah Gray this week. The 28-year-old right-hander has landed on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain in his forearm. This comes right after the team planned to start him in AAA Rochester for the 2026 season to rebuild his form. Gray had been fully healthy heading into spring training following Tommy John's surgery last summer. He missed the entire 2025 season and had only thrown two major league games since his all-star year in 2023. Fans and the front office are feeling the sting of this setback. Acquired as the key piece in the 2021 trade that's in Mack Scherzer and Trey Aterner to the Dodgers, Gray was once seen as a cornerstone for the rotation. Now with ongoing health issues, his spot in Washington's long-term plans looks uncertain. The organization had hoped AAA time which sharpened his skills after spring struggles. But this new injury means more loss reps, and with promising young arms rising through

1:02the system, Gray faces real competition for innings. As the nationals push forward, though monitor his recovery closely while leaning on the depth in their pipeline to fill the gap. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to MLB News Today, AI-powered baseball