Ross (3-2) allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts over six innings in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Other than a start April 20 in which an injury forced him out after two scoreless innings, Ross had a quality start in his other four starts of the season. Ross was one inning away from his fifth, but he allowed three singles and a walk as he ran out of gas in the sixth inning. Still, the 23-year-old has been fantastic to begin the year, as he still owns a 2.29 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 35.1 innings, a strong follow up to last year's rookie season in which he posted a 3.64 ERA and 1.109 WHIP in 13 starts.

Ross (3-1) struck out a season-high nine while allowing just two runs on five hits over 6.2 innings Thursday. but was stuck with a loss against the Cubs. He walked two and hit a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Other than a fourth-inning mini rally in which he let the Cubs load the bases and then gave up a two-run single to Ben Zobrist, Ross was stellar in this one -- he only allowed four men to reach base in the entire rest of the outing combined. However, opposing starter Kyle Hendricks held the Washington offense down, sending Ross to his first loss of the year. The young hurler (who'll turn 23 in a couple weeks) still has a 1.23 ERA in his first five starts, and he should see his strikeout rate continue to rebound. However, he'll get a tough draw in his next start Tuesday against the impressive Tigers offense.

Ross (3-0) tossed six innings Saturday in his return from a blister, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out four to pick up the win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

He now has a stellar 0.79 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB through 22.2 innings and four starts this season, and he has yet to give up a home run. Ross got off to a quick start after being called up in 2015 as well before fading a bit, but even after his hot streak runs its course he should be able to settle in as a solid mid-rotation starter for the Nats. He'll next take the mound Thursday, on the road against the Cubs.

Ross will start Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Dan Kolko of MASN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross was dealing with a blister on his finger earlier in the week, but he said all along that he expected to make his next start. The right-hander will take the mound Saturday afternoon seeking his third win of the season. Ross has allowed nine hits but only one earned run in 16.2 innings thus far.

Ross (blister) said Tuesday that he expects to make his next scheduled start, MASN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nats decided to play it safe and skip Ross on Tuesday after he was forced to leave his last start after two innings with a blister on his right middle finger. Ross said that the finger is "feeling good" and that he probably could have pitched Tuesday if necessary. He is expected to throw a bullpen session Wednesday in preparation for a weekend start in St. Louis.

Ross will have his next turn in the rotation skipped while he recovers from a blister on his right middle finger, Dan Kolko of MASN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross had been scheduled to take the mound in Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies, but the team will instead take a conservative approach and allow the blister more time to heal. Since the Nationals have a team day off Monday, they will simply skip Ross's turn and allow ace Max Scherzer to start on regular rest. Look for Ross to return to the rotation during the weekend series in St. Louis, provided the blister recovers as planned.

Ross (blister) will be skipped in the rotation if he's not ready to pitch when his turn comes up Tuesday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nats are off Monday, which means they'll be able to keep the rest of the rotation on normal rest if he needs a little more time for his finger to heal up. Max Scherzer would take the mound against the Phillies on Tuesday if Ross isn't ready, with Ross then likely slotted back into the rotation Saturday in St. Louis.

Ross was removed from Wednesday's game against the Marlins with a blister on his right middle finger, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross tossed two scoreless innings in Wednesday's game before being taken out and replaced by Yusmeiro Petit. He was allowed to bat in the top of the third inning -- and scored on a Bryce Harper double -- so there is reason to believe the Nationals are just being cautions with their young starter. It remains to be seen if Ross will be ready for his next scheduled start Tuesday, but he will have an extra day of rest due to a team off day Monday.

Ross exited Wednesday's game after two innings with an apparent hand injury, Dan Kolko of MASN reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not initially clear what type of setback Ross is dealing with, but the Nationals did let him hit in the top of the third inning before removing him from the game. Expect Ross' status to be updated when more details are released.

Ross tossed 7.2 shutout innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out five as the Nationals handed Philadelphia a 9-1 loss Friday night.

EDGE Analysis

Ross (2-0, 0.61 ERA) has provided the Nationals with a huge boost to start the season. He was around the plate throughout, throwing 107 pitches (71 for strikes) and was never seriously threatened as his mates scored early and often enroute to an easy win. He'll attempt to build on his strong start when he takes on Miami on the road in his next scheduled start.