DJ Herz

DJ Herz threw live batting practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Herz threw 22 pitches. He could be nearing the start of a rehab assignment.

DJ Herz is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

It is the first time Herz is facing live hitters since undergoing Tommy John surgery. He'll likely require multiple live BP sessions before he begins a rehab assignment.

DJ Herz threw a bullpen session this week.

Fantasy Impact

Herz threw 30 pitches in a bullpen. He'll look to get cleared to face live hitters as his next step in his rehab.

DJ Herz recently began throwing bullpen sessions at the Washington Nationals' spring training complex.

Fantasy Impact

Herz continues to recover from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in April 2025. He last threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session on April 16 and, if everything continues to go well, could be activated from the 60-day injured list around midseason.

DJ Herz (elbow) has been placed on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from the Tommy John surgery he had last April. The move allows an open spot on the 40-man roster for Miles Mikolas.

Fantasy Impact

Herz had a solid rookie season with the Nationals in 2024, posting a 4.16 ERA in 19 starts. Over 88.2 innings, the lefthander struck out 106 batters including a career-high 13 over six one-hit innings in just his third major league start against the Marlins. However, he went under the knife last April and it's unclear how close he is to begin a throwing program. The current expectation is for Herz to be available sometime around the All-Star break.