Storen on track for Nats: According to MASNSports.com, Washington pitcher Drew Storen made 100 throws on Wednesday as he continues to rehab from elbow surgery to remove a bone chip. "It feels all right," Storen said. "It is right where I expected it to be. It is just different, playing catch, soft tossing. It's right on track, a day-by-day thing." (Updated 05/16/2012)
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least early July (Updated - 4/11/12)
Fantasy Analysis
With Brad Lidge on the shelf and Henry Rodriguez struggling, the Nationals probably can't wait to get Storen back. "Regardless of any of those (injuries), I would still be hungry to get back," Storen said. "I have talked to (Rodriguez) a little bit. He's got it. It is tough. As much as somebody tells you, you got to learn for yourself. It is really hard. That is why they get paid the big bucks. If anything, you should be talking to Brad (Lidge) because he knows it better than anyone else." Storen will regain his job as the team's closer once he's healthy, so Fantasy owners in all formats should continue to stash Storen. (Updated 05/16/2012).
04/03/2012 21:24 Injury roundup: No surgery for Josh Beckett
Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett learned today that he won't require surgery on his injured thumb, plus more injury-related news and notes.
04/03/2012 18:19 John Lannan, minor-leaguer
Washington Nationals left-hander John Lannan has been optioned to Triple-A. Previously, Lannan was mentioned as a trade possibility and had been in line to be the Nats' fifth starter.
03/30/2012 23:29 Injury roundup: Michael Morse to open season on DL
Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Morse will open the season on the disabled list because of the injured lat muscle that's limited him all spring. Plus injury-related news and notes from around Grapefruit and Cactus League camps.
03/30/2012 09:35 Fantasy Relief: Assessing all 30 bullpens
What do the bullpen and closer situations look like in the Nationbal League? Michael Hurcomb debuts Fantasy Relief, a weekly column dedicated to finding you saves and other critical relief pitching stats.
You like spring numbers? Well, you probably didn't like Drew Storen last March, then. He couldn't make an out during the exhibition season, allowing 14 earned runs on 24 hits in 11 1/3 innings. He was so bad that the Nationals actually stripped him of the closer role before the season even began, turning it over to Sean Burnett. But when the calendar flipped to April, Storen suddenly rediscovered the form that made him the 10th overall pick in the 2009 draft, and after Burnett blew a couple saves, it was Storen to the rescue, solidifying the role he was groomed for since his college days. Though he didn't record his first save until April 17, Storen's 43 tied for the sixth-most in baseball. True, he lacked the sizzle and strikeout ability of Craig Kimbrel, but he was nearly as effective for Fantasy owners, ranking third among relievers in Head-to-Head leagues. Given his consistency last season, his familiarity with the closer role and the continued improvement expected for the Nationals this season, Storen should be just as a productive in 2012. He's a borderline top-five reliever on Draft Day. (Updated 2/21/12)
Actual 
AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
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