Glover (elbow) announced his retirement from baseball on his personal Twitter page Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The righty had plenty of talent in his arm, but he'll call it a career at age 26 after injuries got the best of him. He didn't throw a pitch at any level in 2019 and threw a combined 48.1 innings across all levels in the two preceding seasons. He'll wind up a story of unfulfilled potential, having saved nine games in just 55.1 career big-league innings while posting a 4.55 ERA.

Glover, who recently met with Dr. James Andrews, got a PRP injection in his throwing elbow and will be shut down for at least six weeks, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like his options were either Tommy John surgery or an injection and some rest, and he opted for the latter. Glover has not pitched since 2018, and it doesn't sound like a return to MLB action is in the cards anytime soon. His status will likely be updated in a couple months.

Glover (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Glover has been battling a forearm strain since late February. The transaction doesn't appear to have a significant impact on his return date, as he was already not expected to return until late May. Carter Kieboom's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

Glover (forearm) said Saturday that he has resumed throwing from 120 feet off flat ground at extended spring training, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Glover noted that he's about two weeks ahead of schedule compared to what the Nationals anticipated after shutting him down early in spring training with a right forearm strain. Even so, the Nationals likely won't have an idea regarding a target date for the right-hander's return until he has been cleared to face hitters again. Since Glover has yet to advance even to mound work at this point, there's reason to think his absence will stretch deep into May, if not later.

Glover (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected, as Glover has been battling a forearm strain for most of spring and only recently resumed throwing. Look for the right-hander's return date to come into focus once he progresses further along in his throwing program. In the meantime, Trevor Rosenthal, Kyle Barraclough and Justin Miller are expected to handle the majority of setup duties in Glover's absence.

Glover (forearm) has thrown off flat ground twice recently, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Glover has been shutdown for most of spring with a forearm strain. While this is a step in the right direction for the right-hander, he still needs to go through his own spring training to build his arm back up to strength, leaving him a ways away from a potential return. With Glover expected to open the season on the shelf, Trevor Rosenthal, Kyle Barraclough and Justin Miller will be tasked with the majority of setup duties.

Glover said Tuesday that he was diagnosed with a right forearm strain after undergoing an MRI a day earlier, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The diagnosis is somewhat of a silver lining for Glover, who was feared to be dealing with a structural problem after complaining of elbow tightness following his Grapefruit League appearance Sunday against the Cardinals. The Nationals will still shut down Glover and take things slow with him this spring in light of his checkered medical history, but the 25-year-old expressed confidence he would be ready for Opening Day. The hard-throwing Glover will be a candidate to form part of the bridge to closer Sean Doolittle once he gets full clearance.

Glover (elbow) is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Glover exited Sunday's spring game against the Cardinals with elbow tightness after throwing just 22 pitches. The severity of the issue, along with a potential timetable for his return, should come into focus once the results of Monday's tests are disclosed.

Glover left Sunday's game against the Cardinals with elbow tightness, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

A clearer picture of the severity of the injury should be available following further examination Monday, but this is certainly a discouraging way for Glover to begin his spring. A variety of injuries have conspired to limit him to a total of just 48.1 innings across all levels over the last two seasons, and the injury bug does not appear to have left him alone this season.

Glover hasn't been used in a save situation since he got his first save of the year back on Aug. 16.

EDGE Analysis

When Glover got his last save chance, Kelvin Herrera (foot), Ryan Madson (back) and Sean Doolittle (toe) were all injured. Madson has since returned, potentially moving ahead of Glover in the closer conversation, though the Nationals' last two saves have gone to Greg Holland and Justin Miller. There doesn't appear to be a clear leader at the moment, and Glover's 5.68 ERA and 4:6 K:BB don't make very good cases for him earning a greater role.