Nationals left-hander DJ Herz shut down from rehab assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Washington Nationals pitcher DJ Herz has been sidelined from his rehab assignment due to a flexor muscle strain. Herz, 25, has not pitched in the majors since 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. While the current injury is muscular and unlikely to require surgery, there is no clear timeline for his return. Herz made 19 starts in 2024 with a 4.16 ERA before missing the entire following season.
- •DJ Herz has not pitched at the Major League level since 2024.
- •He was shut down from rehab due to a flexor muscle strain.
- •The current issue is not related to previous ligament damage.
- •Herz recorded a 4.16 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 2024.
- •There is no timeline for his return to the mound.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals get bad injury update on 4.16 ERA left-hander
"This is a tough break for the Nationals' 25-year-old.
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