Nationals right-hander Doug Fister battled elbow inflammation for much of spring training and then suffered a lat strain on March 27, forcing him to a season-opening disabled list stint. He is aiming to join Washington’s rotation around early May and currently appears to be on track to reach that goal.
According to beat writer Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com, Fister is expected to resume throwing on Thursday -- first with light tosses from 60 feet on flat ground before eventually moving on to bullpen sessions and minor league rehab starts.
Fister was acquired this offseason from the Tigers in exchange for infielder Steve Lombardozzi and left-handers Ian Krol and Robbie Ray. He had a cool 3.67 ERA in 208 2/3 innings last summer with Detroit.
Tanner Roark and Taylor Jordan both opened the year in the Nats’ rotation because of Fister’s injury.