Nationals Pitcher Waldichuk Exits Game with Arm Injury

Nationals lefty leaves game against Brewers after apparent arm issue on pitch

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:43am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball pitcher's throwing motion broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in muted tones, conveying the fragmented and uncertain nature of the injury.A Cubist interpretation of a pitcher's arm motion captures the fragmented nature of Waldichuk's injury during Sunday's game.Today in Milwaukee

Washington Nationals pitcher Ken Waldichuk was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning after apparently injuring his arm while throwing a pitch. The nature and severity of Waldichuk's injury is currently unknown.

Why it matters

Waldichuk has been a key part of the Nationals' starting rotation this season, so any extended absence due to injury could be a significant blow to the team's playoff hopes. The Nationals are currently in the thick of the NL East division race, making Waldichuk's health a critical factor in their postseason push.

The details

Waldichuk was in the midst of a solid outing against the Brewers, having allowed just one run through six innings, when he appeared to grimace in pain after delivering a pitch in the seventh. Nationals trainers and coaches immediately came out to check on Waldichuk, who was then removed from the game. The team has not yet provided an update on the nature or severity of the injury.

  • Waldichuk left the game in the 7th inning on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Ken Waldichuk

A left-handed starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals.

Milwaukee Brewers

The National League baseball team that was playing against the Nationals on Sunday.

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What’s next

The Nationals will provide an update on Waldichuk's condition and the severity of his injury in the coming days. If the injury is serious, it could force the team to make a roster move to replace him in the starting rotation.

The takeaway

Waldichuk's injury is a concerning development for the Nationals, who are in the midst of a tight NL East race. The team will need to monitor his status closely and determine if he will miss any extended time, which could have significant implications on their playoff hopes this season.