Connelly Early
MLB Injury Report

Connelly Early Injury Status

Washington Nationals • SP
Latest Injury Status
60-day IL
IL60

Early threw a bullpen session Friday, a continuance of his throwing program as he progresses in his recovery from left elbow inflammation and forearm tightness. He'll embark on a rehab assignment in early September, so there's still a chance that the 24-year-old southpaw will pitch in the majors before the end of the 2026 season.

Injury Details

Body Part
Elbow
Location
Side
Left
Expected Return
Sep 20, 2026

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Connelly Early Injury History

August 30, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Inflammation
Nationals manager Blake Butera said Friday that Early (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Sept. 8, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.
August 28, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Inflammation
Early (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Danielle Allentuck of The Washington Post reports.
August 24, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Inflammation
Early (elbow) will not be sent for an MRI after he felt some minor forearm tightness during a live batting practice session Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.
August 22, 2026
15-day IL • Elbow
Inflammation
Early (elbow) will not be sent for an MRI after he felt some minor forearm tightness during a live batting practice session Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

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