Henry Rodriguez is dealing with some soreness in his pitching elbow. Rodriguez has been brought along slowly this spring after offseason surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his elbow. Despite the minor setback, the Nationals aren't concerned. He'll be held out of action through at least Monday, but at the moment he's expected to be ready for the season.

Henry Rodriguez turned in a flawless inning against the Cardinals in his spring debut Friday. Rodriguez is coming off elbow surgery and hasn't progressed as quickly as hoped this spring, though today's performance looks like a big step forward. He's out of options, so he'll have a bullpen spot if healthy.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) will make his Grapefruit League debut Friday. Rodriguez has been brought along slowly after offseason surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow. As long as he's healthy, he'll have a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) didn't throw live batting practice Thursday but is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday. He'll then throw live batting practice Sunday before then getting into game action if all goes well. Rodriguez is coming back from surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) threw live batting practice to minor leagues on Thursday in Nationals camp. Rodriguez underwent elbow surgery last August and has been eased along this spring. The Nationals feel confident that he will be ready for the start of the season.

Henry Rodriguez (biceps) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday. The Nationals are bringing Rodriguez along slowly following elbow surgery last August. Assuming he gets through the session without any issues, he should then be cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut.

Henry Rodriguez (biceps) threw off a mound on Sunday. The Nationals are bringing Rodriguez along slowly this spring following elbow surgery last August. He's expected to throw one more bullpen session before facing live hitters. If all goes well, the hard-throwing right-hander will be cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut.

Henry Rodriguez (right biceps) is expected to throw off a mound on either Sunday or Monday. Rodriguez has been limited in Nationals camp for the past couple of weeks because of mild soreness in the middle of his right arm. He has ample time to get himself prepared for the opening of the 2013 regular season.

Henry Rodriguez (bicep) long-tossed Monday with no issues and is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next couple of days. Rodriguez has been dealing with some soreness in his right biceps/elbow area, which was notable since he had surgery last August to remove a bone spur. It sounds like the right-hander is close to getting back on track, though.

Henry Rodriguez told reporters Thursday that he thinks his recent right elbow tightness is "normal." Rodriguez underwent minor surgery in August 2012 to remove a bone spur from his right elbow and began feeling renewed discomfort this week when he started workouts at the Nationals' spring training complex in Viera, Florida. The Nats will give the righty reliever a full week of rest and hope that he can get back on track.