Availability
Josiah Gray hopes to be ready for the start of the season.
Fantasy Impact
Gray has not pitched in the majors since April 2024, as he underwent Tommy John surgery, but he was able to begin a rehab assignment late last season. Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni said he expects Gray to be built up like any other starting pitcher competing for a job on the team. Gray made the All-Star team in 2023, the only season he posted a sub-4.00 ERA, finishing with a 3.91 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 159 innings.
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.