Hellickson will enter the rotation and make his first start of the season Wednesday in Philadelphia, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since the Nationals didn't require a fifth starter until the upcoming week, Hellickson opened the season in the bullpen, with his lone appearance coming April 2. Hellickson has presumably kept his arm conditioned for starting duty through additional work in simulated games and bullpen sessions, but the Nationals still may not ask him to clear 100 pitches in his first outing as a member of the rotation. Over 19 starts with Washington in 2018, Hellickson proved to be a solid back-end arm, finishing the season with a 3.45 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 91.1 innings.

Hellickson gave up two runs on three hits in two innings of relief during Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

His 2019 debut will live in infamy for Nats fans, as Hellickson served up a massive homer to Bryce Harper in the superstar's return to D.C. The veteran right-hander is set to join the rotation when the team needs a fifth starter April 10 -- in a road rematch with the Phillies.

Manager Dave Martinez said Hellickson will begin the season as a long reliever, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals don't need a fifth starter until April 10 thanks to a few early off days, so Hellickson will open the season in a long-relief role before joining Washington's rotation the second time through. The right-hander posted a 3.45 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 91.1 innings as the team's fifth starter last season.

Hellickson may not travel north with the team immediately in an effort to stay on schedule and continue to face live hitters Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hellickson likely made his final exhibition start Thursday, capping off a strong spring training by throwing five scoreless innings with six strikeouts and three walks. He will begin the season as the team's fifth starter, a role he also occupied last season, racking up a 3.45 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 91.1 innings of work.

Hellickson allowed one run on five hits and a walk over five innings while striking out five in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

While the Nats offense was pummeling Mets pitching to the tune of seven homers, Hellickson was cruising against a lineup that featured New York regulars such as Robinson Cano, Wilson Ramos and Brandon Nimmo. The veteran right-hander now boasts a 1.29 ERA and 13:3 K:BB through 14 spring innings as he gears up to begin the season as Washington's fifth starter.

Hellickson gave up a run on two hits while striking out four over three innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander is set to begin the season as the Nats' fifth starter after posting a 3.45 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over 19 starts for Washington in 2018. Hellickson's lack of strikeouts limits his fantasy ceiling, and the organization has options for his rotation spot if he falters -- notably Joe Ross and Erick Fedde -- but the potent offense backing him should give Hellickson some streaming appeal.

Hellickson has the inside track on the Nationals' fifth starter spot, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran appears to have the inside track over Erick Fedde and Joe Ross, both of whom are likely to open the season in the minors. Hellickson cut his ERA by nearly two runs last season, finishing with a 3.45 mark, but his peripherals trailed his results considerably. His 17.6 percent strikeout rate limits his upside.

Hellickson agreed to a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander was a big part of the Nationals rotation last season, compiling a 3.45 ERA and 1.07 WHIP to go with a 65:20 K:BB in 91.1 innings. Hellickson will return to the nation's capital with an eye on building off last season's success. He'll presumably slide in as one of the team's back-end rotation options as long as he can perform in a similar, passible manner like last season while fending off the likes of Joe Ross, Erick Fedde, Austin Voth and Vidal Nuno for the fifth starter spot.

Hellickson will miss the rest of the season after re-injuring his right wrist Saturday against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hellickson hurt himself while swinging and felt the same pain which caused him to miss a month of the season. He'll undergo an MRI in the next few days but won't pitch again this year regardless of the results.

Hellickson exited Saturday's game against the Braves after injuring his wrist while swinging, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hellickson had only just returned from a month-long absence due to a right wrist sprain. Prior to the injury, he'd thrown three innings, allowing one unearned run on a pair of hits and one walk, striking out one. He will not factor into the decision.