Stephen Strasburg’s pronator tendon. Max Scherzer’s knuckle on his right ring finger. Joe Ross’s shoulder. Gio Gonzalez’s volatility.
While the Washington Nationals’ rotation is considered a strength, and GM Mike Rizzo said this winter that he is happy with the starting depth even after the deal that sent Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to Chicago, there are legitimate questions about the starters and some relievers health-wise and otherwise as the Nats start their defense of the NL East title.
As Nationals’ skipper Dusty Baker told reporters on Tuesday, however, those questions and concerns about the Nats’ pitchers are nothing new.