Doug Fister Injury: Updates on Nationals SP's Forearm and Return

After putting together a solid 2014 season, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Doug Fister had struggled to begin the 2015 campaign. His year took another detour after he headed to the 15-day disabled list on May 15, but he is targeting a return on June 18.

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Fister Scheduled for Thursday Start

Tuesday, June 16

Dan Kolko of MASN reported Fister is the anticipated starter for when the Nationals take on the Tampa Bay Rays. 

Fister was dealing with a flexor strain, via James Wagner of the Washington Post, and he has not pitched since May 14, when he suffered the loss in an 8-3 defeat against San Diego.

Through seven starts in 2015, Fister is 2-2 with a 4.31 earned run average and 4.70 FIP, according to FanGraphs. James Wagner of the Washington Post wonders whether the injury, in part, explains why the 31-year-old doesn't look like himself:

The Nationals endured a slow start to the year but have since found their footing and will be hoping that Fister's return will help bolster the team's rotation.