The Nationals signed Jason Marquis to a two-year, $15m contract over the offseason, hoping the veteran starter would be able to offer some stability to the rotation. Marquis rewarded the team by allowing 20 runs in 8.1 innings over his first three starts. If there's good news, though, it's that he wasn't that bad pitching healthy; he actually has some trouble with his elbow, and he's headed to the disabled list.
Jason Marquis Off To The DL With Elbow Trouble
Marquis placed on DL after MRI.
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Jason Marqis had "floating bodies" in his elbow, Mike Rizzo said. Second opinion tomorrow.
Although pending said second opinion, the likelihood is that Marquis will be out for a while. No corresponding roster move has been announced, but 24 year old righty Luis Atilano is the favorite to come up from AAA, where he's allowed two runs in two starts.
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