"Trevor Williams has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain, and Ryan Loutos has been recalled to replace him."
"Despite a rough 6.21 ERA this year, Williams's underlying metrics suggest he's been unlucky with a high .347 BABIP and a low 61.6% strand rate."
"Williams's performance reflects a potentially average fifth starter with a 4.34 ERA and a 3.51 FIP, despite his struggles in the first half of the season."
"The nature of elbow injuries is concerning for pitchers, typically warranting cautious treatment approaches."
Trevor Williams has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain, leading the Nationals to recall Ryan Loutos. Williams has struggled this season with a 6.21 ERA across 17 starts, indicating the third-worst performance among pitchers with at least 80 innings. Despite unlucky metrics, including a .347 BABIP, he is viewed as a mid-to-back-end rotation arm. The nature of elbow injuries raises concerns, emphasizing cautious treatment protocols.
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