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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Josiah Gray, 28-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Washington Nationals, has resumed throwing after suffering a right flexor strain in late March. This marks significant progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Gray was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021 as a potential top-of-the-rotation arm but has been hampered by injuries throughout his tenure with Washington. His last appearance was April 4, 2024. The Nationals are optimistic about his potential return to the rotation as part of their long-term evaluation of franchise pieces.
Strengths
- + Resumed throwing program after flexor strain
- + Positive injury update from team
- + Potential top-of-rotation arm when healthy
- + Young at 28 years old with upside
- + Acquired in blockbuster Dodgers trade
- + Team evaluating him as part of long-term future
Weaknesses
- - Extended absence due to Tommy John surgery
- - Right flexor strain suffered in late March
- - Injuries have prevented him from reaching projected ceiling
- - Last MLB appearance was April 4, 2024 - over a year ago
- - Uncertainty regarding return timeline
- - Will be brought along slowly in rehab process
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Right flexor strain (diagnosed late March 2026); recovering from prior Tommy John surgery
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Joe Gray Jr. is a center fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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