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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.

DJ Herz 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.

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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.

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

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The Nationals announced on Friday that they’ve optioned several players to Triple-A Rochester.

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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 / Federal Baseball / March 11

The Washington Nationals should have brought Max Scherzer home

With Max Scherzer dealing for the Blue Jays this spring, it makes me wonder why the Nats weren’t interested Max Scherzer is the greatest Nationals of all time and my favorite player of all time.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11

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The Nationals continue to evaluate candidates for the final spot in their rotation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 8

Spring training roundup: Max Scherzer sharp, Jays blank Tigers

Making his third spring training start, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer struck out six over 3 1/3 strong innings in a 5-0 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Saturday in Dunedin, Fla.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 8

Washington Nationals Breakout Pitcher Continues Rough Start to Spring Training

The Washington Nationals had some breakout performances in the pitching staff last season, but one of those players have not been able to replicate that success so far in spring training.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 18

Washington Nationals Receive Stellar Grade for Max Scherzer Mega Deal

The Washington Nationals were a team that many people were keeping an eye on coming into the 2024 offseason. With a talented young core in place, general manager Mike Rizzo spoke openly about it being time to spend some money.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

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

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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 / Last Word On Sports / August 27

Electric Arm Emerges as Key Rotation Piece for Nationals

Left-hander DJ Herz is the modern-day funky lefty. He has the wonky delivery and deception but averages 93.5 MPH on his fastball. Herz has always had the combination of deception and stuff but has had issues throwing strikes.

Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / July 3

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

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

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Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / June 16

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

Nats hurler makes impressive history in third career start

Nationals hurler DJ Herz makes impressive history in third career start

Washington Nationals prospect DJ Herz impressed in his third career start on Saturday.

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Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

The Nationals Will Have a Second Pitching Prospect Make His MLB Debut

DJ Herz will make his MLB debut when he starts Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets. Herz will get his first big league start less than a year after being acquired in a trade that sent Jeimer Candelario from the Washington Nationals to the Chicago Cubs.