Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Nationals' DJ Herz Injured, Tommy John Surgery Possible

3/25/2025

24 3

Summary

Story summary

The Washington Nationals have placed 24-year-old left-hander DJ Herz on the 15-day injured list with a sprained elbow ligament. After a challenging spring training marked by a 6.52 ERA, his injury raises alarming questions about the possibility of Tommy John surgery, a procedure that could keep him off the field until 2026.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Washington Nationals have placed 24-year-old left-hander DJ Herz on the 15-day injured list with a sprained elbow ligament. After a challenging spring training marked by a 6.52 ERA, his injury raises alarming questions about the possibility of Tommy John surgery, a procedure that could keep him off the field until 2026.