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Harris has experienced several setbacks in his recovery from last summer’s surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and also underwent right pectoral surgery back in March. It appears unlikely that he’ll make it back to the Nationals’ bullpen this season.

Harris actually pitched there on Wednesday night and it did not go well, as he was charged with three earned runs on three hits while recording only one out. The veteran reliever has been out all season following an April cleanup procedure related to last year’s surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.

Harris has been out all season after having surgery to remove scar tissue following last year’s thoracic outlet operation. It would appear he might finally be close to a rehab assignment.

Harris recently underwent a cleanup procedure to remove scar tissue from his neck/shoulder area from last year’s surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, and is expected to be sidelined for at least 3-4 weeks before being cleared to resume a throwing program. He’s unlikely to return to the Nationals’ bullpen before early June.

Harris, who was experiencing lingering neck issues earlier this spring, will open the regular season on the injured list after undergoing the cleanup procedure to remove scar tissue from last year’s surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. The 37-year-old veteran right-hander won’t be cleared to resume throwing until late April, at the earliest. It’s a significant loss for the Nationals’ bullpen.

Harris didn’t go into specifics, but has been limited to one Grapefruit League appearance this spring due to lingering issues from last June’s surgical procedure. The 37-year-old righty is expected to be one of the premier late-inning arms for the Nationals’ bullpen this season, but appears almost certain to wind up on the injured list to open the year. It’s unclear when he’ll be ready to return.

Harris had thoracic outlet surgery in early June. It would appear to be a good sign that he’s throwing again already, but a return this season still seem unlikely.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Giants. The 36-year-old veteran righty has been out since last month due to right hand inflammation and recently underwent thoracic outlet surgery.

This is unfortunate news. The Nationals were worried about this possibility in spring training after Harris went on the injured list with a small blood clot in his arm. The 36-year-old’s season is over and most likely his career.

The move was made on Sunday. This has been a lingering issue for Harris and he’s scheduled to see a specialist this week. It’s hard to pin down a timetable for his return until they know what’s going on.