Josiah Gray Returns to Bullpen | Washington Nationals News

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On September 17th, Josiah Gray, the Nationals opening day starter from this year, is finally back on the active roster after a long layoff. He hasn't thrown a major league pitch since early April, dealing with a torn UCL that required surgery, and then a flexor strain that set him back. Again, it's been a tough road, but he's officially reinstated. He's not jumping back into the starting rotation just yet though. For the rest of this season, Gray will be working out of the bullpen.

This allows him to ease back into game action without needing to build up his arm strength for a full starter's workload. The goal, according to reports, is for him to be ready to reclaim his spot in the starting rotation next season.

It's a smart approach to get him back on the mound and contributing while managing his recovery. Gray is set to join the team for their upcoming road trip to St. Louis. In a corresponding move, outfielder Andrew Pinckney has been sent down to Triple-A, Rochester. The Nationals have just 9 games left on their schedule this season. With other pitches like Connelly Early and DJ Herz also looking to return from the injured list, the Nationals will have some roster decisions to make as the season winds down and they prepare for the expanded 28-man roster in the final week. That wraps Washington Nationals News Today brought to you with AI.