Joe Ross
P PHI
Sat 7/31/21 12:16 PM

Ross will start Saturday's game against the Cubs, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ross returned from the injured list Monday against the Phillies and tossed five shutout innings in the no-decision. The righty tossed 72 pitches Monday and could attempt to increase his workload in Saturday's outing.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Mon 7/26/21 11:30 PM

Ross (elbow) allowed three hits, two walks and a hit batter while striking out four over five shutout innings in a no-decision versus Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Ross had been out with elbow inflammation since July 7, but he was effective Monday. The right-hander threw 72 pitches (44 strikes) and didn't have his best command, but Philadelphia was unable to punish him for it. He had completed six innings in five of six starts prior to his stint on the injured list. For the year, Ross owns a 3.80 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 95:30 K:BB through 92.1 innings. He lines up for a home start versus the Cubs this weekend.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Mon 7/26/21 3:33 PM

Ross (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ross spent three and a half weeks on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation, but he'll start Monday's series opener in Philadelphia after he completed a bullpen session this weekend without issue. The right-hander struck out a season-high 11 batters in his last start, and he's generated a 2.25 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 20 innings across his last three outings. Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Rochester to make room on the active roster.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Sun 7/25/21 11:32 AM

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Ross (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Monday's series opener in Philadelphia, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ross' inflamed right elbow kept him on the shelf for his first two turns through the rotation to open the Nationals' second-half schedule, but he looks like he'll be good to go after he completed a bullpen session earlier in the weekend without issue. Before the elbow issue surfaced, Ross had emerged as one of the Nationals' most dependable arms after a rough start to the season. Dating back to the beginning of June, Ross has gone 3-3 with a 2.31 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 44:6 K:BB across 39 innings.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Fri 7/23/21 5:55 PM

Ross (elbow) threw another bullpen session Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ross has missed nearly three weeks with elbow discomfort. If all goes well following his latest bullpen session, he could potentially head straight back into the rotation without a rehab assignment.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Tue 7/20/21 5:54 PM

Ross (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ross has been out since early July with right elbow inflammation. He felt some discomfort following a bullpen session last week but hasn't been shut down. If he gets through his next session Wednesday without issues, it's possible he heads straight back into the starting rotation, though a live batting practice session or rehab start have also been mentioned as possibilities.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Sat 7/17/21 3:47 PM

Ross (elbow) threw Friday but still felt some discomfort in his elbow, so he'll remain on the injured list for now, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ross has already spent the required 10 days on the injured list but is evidently not yet ready to return. He'll need a pain-free bullpen session or two before the Nationals think about activating him, so Paolo Espino will make at least one more start in his place.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Thu 7/8/21 6:38 PM

Ross was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Thursday, retroactive to July 7, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ross had been pitching quite effectively recently, as he had posted a 2.31 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 39 innings across his last six starts. The right-hander lined up to make one more start prior to the All-Star break during the team's weekend series against the Giants, but he'll now be unavailable until shortly after the break. Paolo Espino will start in his place against San Francisco on Friday. Ross recently saw a doctor who wasn't very concerned about the injury, but the Nationals hope that the swelling will subside during his absence, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports. Manager Dave Martinez is hopeful that the right-hander will only miss one start and that he'll be able to return soon after the All-Star break. Right-hander Ryne Harper was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Sun 7/4/21 8:36 PM

Ross (5-8) allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out 11 in 6.2 innings to take the loss against the Dodgers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Ross had earned wins in three of his last four outings and racked up a season-high 11 strikeouts Sunday, but he was forced to settle for the loss as the Nationals mustered just one run in the series finale against the Dodgers. Although the right-hander took his eighth loss of the season Sunday, he's now posted quality starts in five of his last six outings, and he's recorded a 2.31 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 39 innings during that time. Ross tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against San Francisco on Friday.

Joe Ross
P PHI
Tue 6/29/21 10:35 PM

Ross (5-7) earned the win Tuesday against the Rays after giving up two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks across 6.1 innings.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander kept Tampa Bay off the board through four frames and delivered his second consecutive quality start. Ross made five starts in June and posted a 1.95 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 33:6 K:BB over 32.1 innings, but he tentatively lines up for a tough matchup his next time out Sunday versus the Dodgers.