Josiah Gray Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Elbow Strain

The Nationals' opening day starter faces a setback early in the season, highlighting a broader trend of pitcher injuries across MLB.

Josiah Gray, the Washington Nationals right-hander, has been placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 6 due to a right elbow/forearm flexor strain.
Gray's early-season struggles are evident with a 0-2 record and a 14.04 ERA in two starts.
Joan Adon has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester to start in Gray's place against the San Francisco Giants.
This marks Gray's first major league injured list stint; his only other IL time was in 2021 as a minor leaguer with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Gray's injury adds to a growing list of pitcher injuries in MLB, including notable names from the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros.