WASHINGTON — The Nationals’ bullpen will be without one of its top arms for the remainder of the season.
Cole Henry‘s rookie year came to a halt on Sunday. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list because of a back strain, one day after allowing two runs and two walks in one-third of an inning against the Pirates. There are only two weeks left in the regular season.
On Sunday, Mason Thompson, Konnor Pilkington, Jackson Rutledge and Clayton Beeter combined for four scoreless innings in relief of Cade Cavalli in the Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Bucs.
Henry, 26, successfully shifted from being a starter his entire career to reaching the Major Leagues as a reliever. He made the change in Spring Training, and he was called up for his big league debut on April 13.
Henry went 1-2 with a 4.27 ERA in 52 2/3 innings across 57 appearances. At the time of his injury, he ranked third among Nats relievers in innings pitched.
