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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 27
Nationals Have to See What This Player Can Do When He Returns in Second Half
Entering this offseason, it was known the Washington Nationals needed pitching help. Not only did their bullpen finish with the worst ERA across Major League Baseball, but their starting rotation also finished with the second worst ERA.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 16
When Should Nationals Fans Expect DJ Herz To Return To The Mound? 
Entering 2025, DJ Herz was expected to play a big part in the Washington Nationals’ rotation. Across 88 2/3 innings in 2024, he posted a 4.16 ERA, 3.71 FIP, and struck out over 10 batters per 9 innings, all with great underlying numbers.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 19
What Could Getting DJ Herz Back Mean for Nationals' Future Plans?
The Washington Nationals have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to the upcoming offseason prior to the 2026 season. Following a season in which they performed less than optimally, they will likely work to turn over the roster quite a bit while also developing the young talents they have all across the team as well.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 8
The Nationals Have Not Taken the Step Forward They Needed To
Most sports fans are all too familiar with rebuilds. Hell, some fans only know rebuilds. Trade away production for younger talent in hopes of collecting enough for your next wave to make the playoffs, then repeat.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 4
Forgotten Nationals Pitcher Could Make Major League Return This Year
The Washington Nationals have been dealt a tough hand when it comes to their starting rotation. Heading into the season, they believed DJ Herz would become a major part of their staff.
Nationals Receive Concerning Injury News on Star Pitching Prospect
The Washington Nationals just cannot avoid the injury bug when it comes to their pitching prospects. Last year’s breakout rookie, DJ Herz, had to undergo surgery, ending his 2025 campaign prematurely.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 16
Report: Nats LHP DJ Herz opts for Tommy John surgery
Washington Nationals left-hander DJ Herz has opted for season-ending Tommy John surgery after three medical opinions and three weeks of rest, TalkNats.com reported Wednesday.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16
DJ Herz to undergo Tommy John surgery
Left-hander DJ Herz has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery, according to a report from TalkNats. Herz was recommended for Tommy John surgery in late March but the report suggests he sought second and third opinions before ultimately deciding to go under the knife.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 8
Nationals Starting Pitcher Potentially Seeking Third Opinion on Injury
One of the more disappointing developments for the Washington Nationals during spring training this year involved young starting pitcher, DJ Herz. Thrust into a surprisingly large role during the 2024 season, the talented lefty handled himself incredibly well during his first taste of the Major Leagues.
Washington Nationals News / New Baseball Media / March 27
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals haven’t made the playoffs since the 2019 season, as the team’s largely been in a rebuild since the 2020 campaign. However, that rebuild began to bring fruits in 2024, as James Wood and Dylan Crews made their MLB debut.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / March 25
Nationals Starter Hits Injured List with UCL Injury
The Washington Nationals announced this morning that left-hander DJ Herz will start the season on the injured list with a left elbow injury. The 24-year-old, who was optioned to Triple-A last Friday, is heading to the 15-day major league injured list after spraining his left UCL in big league camp.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 25
Talented Nationals Pitching Prospect To Start Season on IL With Concerning Injury
The Washington Nationals were able to finalize their starting rotation over the weekend, with Mitchell Parker joining Opening Day starter MacKenzie Gore, Jake Irvin, Trevor Williams and Michael Soroka in the five-man unit.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Nationals place lefty pitcher on IL due to UCL sprain
The Nationals announced Tuesday morning that left-hander DJ Herz has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 22
Nationals Add High-Upside Bullpen Arm to 40-Man Roster Ahead of Opening Day
The Washington Nationals made some massive roster decisions with spring training winding down. After there was a battle for the fifth spot in the rotation throughout camp, they made their decision to go with Mitchell Parker over DJ Herz and Shinnosuke Ogasawara, optioning the latter two to their Triple-A affiliate.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21
Japanese southpaw among players optioned by Nationals
The Nationals announced on Friday that they’ve optioned several players to Triple-A Rochester.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 21
Nationals Option Key Starting Pitchers, Settling Opening Day Rotation
The Washington Nationals are preparing for their final spring training games and in their latest flurry of moves settled their starting rotation. Per MASN Sports, the Nats optioned four players, including two starting pitchers — Shinnosuke Ogasawara and DJ Herz.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 14
Washington Nationals Young Starter Addresses Concerning Dip of His Velocity
Spring training isn't a time to make proclamations about what types of years specific players will have, but for this Washington Nationals group, it sure can determine who will have a job with the Major League club to open the season.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11
Who will emerge as the Nationals' fifth starter?
The Nationals continue to evaluate candidates for the final spot in their rotation.
MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10, 2024
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Max Scherzer
After 17 seasons in MLB, free agent pitcher Max Scherzer — who will turn 41 in 2025 — is looking for what’s likely to be his last hurrah. In an injury-ridden 2024 campaign, Scherzer managed just nine starts for the Texas Rangers — but while his time on the mound was limited, he proved he can still turn it on.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2024
Three big reasons the Nationals' rebuild is ahead of schedule
For fans looking for the light at the end of the mediocrity tunnel, here are three big reasons the team is actually ahead of schedule in its rebuild.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 13, 2024
Nationals' DJ Herz, after exiting hitless outings, faces Marlins
Rookie left-hander DJ Herz will look to build off his first win in more than a month when the Washington Nationals play the second contest of their four-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Friday.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 7, 2024
Nationals' DJ Herz overpowers Pirates in Game 1 of doubleheader
DJ Herz logged five no-hit innings as the Washington Nationals topped the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on Saturday afternoon in the opener of a split doubleheader.
Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / July 3, 2024
Washington Nationals Starting Pitcher Dazzling In 6 Career Starts
Washington Nationals Starting Pitcher DJ Herz had a great outing on Tuesday night at home against the New York Mets. He surrendered one earned run over 5.1 innings of work while punching out 1o as the Nationals lost 7-2 in 10 innings.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / July 2, 2024
Washington Nationals Rookie DJ Herz Joins Stephen Strasburg in MLB History Books
DJ Herz has had an up-and-down first few weeks with the Washington Nationals, but his performance against the New York Mets on Tuesday was certainly one of the highs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2024
MLB strikeout props for 6/26: Fade Nelson vs. the Twins
Coming off a 2-1 mark in strikeout props, we're now 5-1 through two days to start the week. Not too shabby. Let's keep the profit train rolling with another three-pack of K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / June 16, 2024
Washington Nationals' Rookie Joins Absolute Legends in Baseball History
It took all of three major league starts for Washington Nationals' lefty D.J. Herz to join some absolute legends in baseball history. The lefty dominated the hapless Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon, going 6.0 innings and allowing no runs on just one hit.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2024
Nationals hurler DJ Herz makes impressive history in third career start
Washington Nationals prospect DJ Herz impressed in his third career start on Saturday.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4, 2024
Nationals place breakout righty on injured list
The Nationals announced Tuesday that they’ve placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list due to a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm.
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