Thu 2/14/13 9:39 AM

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.