Gray underwent Tommy John surgery in late July, so he might have a tough time making it back before the end of this season. The Nationals tendered him over the winter anyway, and they’ll have him under control for two more years beyond this one.

Gray is making steady progress in his lengthy recovery from last year’s Tommy John surgery that also included an internal brace procedure. The 27-year-old righty figures to rejoin Washington’s starting rotation mix at some point in the second half of the year.

Gray is roughly six months removed from undergoing Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure and isn’t expected to be an option for the Nationals until sometime in the second half of next season. The 27-year-old former top pitching prospect has struggled at the highest level since coming over the Washington back in 2021, but he still misses enough bats that we’re keeping an eye on his stuff as he continues his lengthy rehabilitation process.

Gray underwent Tommy John surgery in June and figures to miss at least the first four months of the season. The 27-year-old has a career 4.94 ERA in 73 starts and one relief appearance as a major leaguer.