Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Fri 2/14/20 4:14 PM

Hellickson (shoulder) announced his retirement from professional baseball Friday, Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran right-hander returned to the mound in September after missing most of the season with a shoulder injury, but he'll opt to retire after suffering a setback in January that would have necessitated surgery. Hellickson had a 10-year career spanning stints with the Rays, Diamondbacks, Phillies, Orioles and Nationals, and he earned AL Rookie of the Year honors in 2011. He had a career 4.13 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 929 strikeouts and 76-75 record in 232 games.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Fri 2/14/20 12:16 PM

Hellickson suffered a shoulder setback and is unlikely to pitch this season, Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 10-year veteran has been limited by injuries to just 130.1 innings over the last two seasons combined. He didn't look good in his 39 frames for the Nationals last season, struggling to a 6.23 ERA and a 10.9 percent walk rate. He hit the injured list in late May due to a shoulder strain and never returned to big-league action. With the issue worsening to the point that his 2020 campaign is already in doubt, it's possible the 32-year-old has already thrown his final major-league pitch.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Sun 9/1/19 11:15 AM

Hellickson (shoulder) was activated off the 60-day injured list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hellickson hasn't seen major-league action since going down with shoulder tendinitis in mid-May, but he'll rejoin the Nationals for the stretch run. According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports, Joe Ross will remain in the starting rotation to pitch Monday against the Mets, meaning Hellickson should work out of the bullpen.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Wed 8/7/19 5:18 PM

Hellickson (shoulder) tossed two scoreless innings Wednesday in a rehab appearance for the Nationals' rookie-level Gulf Coast League affiliate. He gave up a base hit and struck out two in the 12-pitch outing.
EDGE Analysis
After completing a simulated game last week, Hellickson received the green light to make his first appearance at any level of affiliated ball since May 19. The lengthy layoff means that Hellickson will require multiple minor-league starts to build up his pitch count in preparation for a potential return to the Washington rotation in late August or early September. If healthy, the 32-year-old could represent an upgrade over current back-end starters Joe Ross and Erick Fedde.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Wed 7/31/19 11:17 AM

Hellickson (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellickson came away from his third bullpen session Sunday with no issues, clearing the way for him to face live hitters for the first time since landing on the injured list in May. While this is a step in the right direction for Hellickson, the right-hander is a ways away from a return, as he still needs to build his arm back up.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Sun 7/28/19 1:32 PM

Hellickson (shoulder) could throw a simulated game this week, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellickson will throw his third bullpen session Sunday, and if all goes well , he may progress to a sim game. The 32-year-old landed on the injured list with right shoulder tendinitis in May and received a PRP injection in mid-June to help alleviate some of the pain he's been battling all season.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Tue 6/25/19 6:14 PM

Hellickson (shoulder) moved to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellickson landed on the injured list in late May with shoulder tendinitis. He originally expected a brief absence but was promptly shut down from throwing and will apparently miss quite a while. He won't be eligible to return until late July at the earliest.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Sat 6/15/19 4:59 PM

Hellickson received a PRP injection Thursday to help alleviate his shoulder pain, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Helickson has been battling the pain all season but made it until May 21 before landing on the injured list. The injection reportedly had the desired effect, but he remains shut down from baseball activity. He could be cleared to play catch Monday.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Wed 5/29/19 5:33 PM

Hellickson (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellickson continued playing catch after landing on the injured list last week with shoulder tendinitis, but he failed to show improvement with each throwing session, prompting the Nationals to temporarily shut him down. It remains to be seen how this setback will affect his return date; look for an updated timetable for his return to emerge once he's cleared to resume throwing again.

Jeremy Hellickson
SP FA
Tue 5/21/19 6:24 PM

Hellickson's shoulder injury was referred to as tendinitis by manager Dave Martinez on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellickson's injury, which sent him to the injured list earlier in the day, had previously been termed a strain. He threw Tuesday and felt good after the session, supporting his belief that he may only need to miss one start.