Nationals' Trevor Williams Resumes Throwing After Elbow Injury

The right-handed pitcher is working his way back from offseason surgery.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Washington Nationals announced that pitcher Trevor Williams has resumed his throwing progression after being shut down at the start of spring training due to soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow. Williams made 25 tosses from 60 feet on Wednesday as he begins to ramp up his recovery, but a clear timeline for his 2026 debut with the team remains uncertain as he will likely need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment.

Why it matters

Williams was a key part of the Nationals' starting rotation last season, so his recovery from elbow surgery is crucial for the team's pitching staff. The Nationals placed him on the 60-day injured list in February, indicating he will miss at least the first two months of the 2026 season.

The details

After an MRI revealed no major concerns with his elbow, Williams has begun a gradual throwing program as he works his way back from the injury. He will need to progress to facing hitters in live batting practice and then embark on a minor-league rehab assignment before the Nationals deem him ready to rejoin the big-league roster.

  • On February 10, the Nationals placed Williams on the 60-day injured list.
  • On March 4, Williams made 25 throws from 60 feet as he resumed his throwing progression.

The players

Trevor Williams

A right-handed pitcher for the Washington Nationals who is recovering from offseason elbow surgery.

Washington Nationals

The Major League Baseball team based in Washington, D.C. that Williams plays for.

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What’s next

Williams will need to continue progressing through his throwing program, face live hitters, and complete a minor-league rehab assignment before the Nationals determine a timeline for his 2026 debut.

The takeaway

The Nationals are taking a cautious approach with Williams' recovery in order to ensure he is fully healthy before rejoining the team's starting rotation, which will be crucial for their pitching staff in the 2026 season.