Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray. Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports

Former Nationals All-Star to undergo season-ending surgery

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Jul 19, 2024 3:51 PM ET

Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray is out for the rest of the season due to a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL).

He is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery next week.

It will not be until the time of the operation that the surgeons will know whether he needs an internal brace procedure or full Tommy John reconstruction.

Gray said they won’t know if he’ll need a full Tommy John surgery or an internal brace procedure until the actual surgery. Obviously, he will also miss time next year.

He also had a hard time holding in his emotions. Could tell he was really upset but coming to terms with it.

— Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) July 19, 2024

He will not only miss the rest of this season, but depending on the procedure he undergoes, he could also miss significant time next season.

Gray was acquired by the Nationals during the 2021 trade deadline deal that sent Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Dodgers. The 26-year-old was an All-Star last season after going 8-13 with a 3.91 ERA.

He had only made two starts this season — and was hit hard in both — before being placed on the injured list in early April. Gray had been trying to work his way back but experienced discomfort in his elbow during his rehab assignment in June.

The Nats had planned to have him undergo an MRI during the All-Star break, and the results indicated the need for surgery.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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