7 years agoWashington Nationals starter Jeremy Hellickson threw 92 pitches in West Palm Beach on Monday and is lining up to join the rotation. He will continue to be stretched out on Saturday. Hellickson was signed late into the spring and he's needed this time to return to form. A.J. Cole is the current fifth starter, but he had a horrendous outing against the Braves on Tuesday. The Nationals could skip his next start (if it happens at all) because they have an off day built into their schedule and inclement weather is forecast for Saturday. That means Hellickson could join the rotation as soon as the end of next week. He'll likely be a hot add once his place in the rotation is announced, and owners who have space for him would be wise to add him before the rush begins.--Mario Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: Jamal Collier - MLB.com