Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Wednesday that Henry Rodriguez is dealing with a tender elbow. Not a good sign after Rodriguez had season-ending surgery last August to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. It was assumed that he would have a chance to win a spot in the bullpen this spring, but that could obviously change if the elbow continues to be an issue. The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 5.83 ERA and 31/22 K/BB ratio over 29 2/3 innings last season and was 9-for-12 in save chances.

Nationals skipper Davey Johnson said Friday that he anticipates Henry Rodriguez having a role in the bullpen in 2013, provided that he is healthy and has a good spring training. Johnson noted that he sees Rodriguez pitching anywhere between the sixth and eighth innings. The 25-year-old fire-baller saved nine games for the Nationals in 2012, but poor command of the strike zone and elbow troubles derailed his season in the second half.

Nationals activated RHP Henry Rodriguez from the 60-day disabled list. Rodriguez is coming back from surgery in late August to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow. He's hoping to be ready for spring training.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) hopes to begin throwing in November. Rodriguez underwent season-ending surgery in late August to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow. He's hoping to be ready for spring training next year. The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 5.83 ERA and 31/22 K/BB ratio over 29 2/3 innings this season and was 9-for-12 in save chances.

Nationals transferred RHP Henry Rodriguez from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. It's just a paper move, as Rodriguez underwent season-ending elbow surgery Friday. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Mark DeRosa.

Henry Rodriguez had season-ending surgery Friday on his right elbow. Rodriguez, who was on the DL with a back injury, had a bone chip and bone spur removed. While he can't pick up a baseball for three months, he should still have enough time to be ready for next season. The hard-throwing right-hander posted a 5.83 ERA and 31/22 K/BB ratio over 29 1/3 innings this season.

Nationals placed RHP Henry Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 1, with a back injury. The move clears a spot for Jayson Werth's return from the disabled list. The severity of Rodriguez's injury isn't yet known. The hard-throwing right-hander has a 5.31 ERA and 31/22 over 29 1/3 innings of work this season.

Nationals activated RHP Henry Rodriguez from the 15-day disabled list. Rodriguez missed four weeks with a strained right index finger. He returns to a 5.14 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

Henry Rodriguez (finger) is expected to make two or three more rehab appearances before rejoining the Nationals' bullpen. Rodriguez has two scoreless innings under his belt with Triple-A Syracuse, though he walked two batters during his most recent appearance on Thursday. Control issues were the major reason he was removed from the Nats' closer role and the hard-throwing right-hander figures to be used in lower-leverage situations upon his return.

Henry Rodriguez (finger) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Rodriguez was originally expected to begin his rehab assignment Saturday. He'll throw a bullpen session on Sunday instead before being cleared.