Josiah Gray

The Nationals and RHP Josiah Gray avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Gray missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. He should be a full-go heading into spring training.

Josiah Gray has returned to the Washington Nationals' spring training complex in Florida, where he will begin his offseason program.

Fantasy Impact

Gray is starting his offseason program after the Nationals decided he wasn't ready to return to the rotation. He had made three rehab starts following July 2024 Tommy John surgery, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings. He has a strong chance to open the 2026 season in the Nationals' rotation.

Josiah Gray made his third rehab start with Triple-A Rochester on Friday, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings and allowing no hits and three walks along with two strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact

Gray has not allowed an earned run over three starts during his rehab assignment, but does own a 1.59 WHIP. The Washington Nationals will see how he recovers before determining his next steps.

Josiah Gray is scheduled to make his next rehab start with Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

In his first outing since undergoing Tommy John surgery, the pitcher threw 34 pitches and allowed no hits over 1.1 innings, with one strikeout. He will continue his rehab for the remainder of the season and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.

Josiah Gray threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in his first rehab start Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Gray threw 34 pitches in his first live game after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He will likely require at least a couple more starts on his rehab assignment.