"Since coming over from the Los Angeles Dodgers along with Keibert Ruiz in the now infamous Max Scherzer and Trea Turner trade, the Nationals have seen a little bit of everything when it comes to Gray. He was subpar in 2021 and 2022 with the Nationals but made his first career All-Star team in 2023, as he posted an 8-13 record with a 3.91 ERA, but also had a 1.459 WHIP as well."
"Controlling the strike zone has always been the issue for Gray, as he has issued 184 walks compared to just 382 strikeouts in his big league career in only 386.2 innings. For Gray to take the next step after coming back from Tommy John Surgery, he will need to limit the amount of baserunners he lets on either via hits or free passes."
"However, the opportunity Gray has is tremendous, as the team still needs quality starting pitching now more than ever, and he can potentially prove he deserves to be thought of as a long-term starting option for the team's rotation. With no true ace on the team and a lot of unproven arms, Gray can hopefully emerge as a top arm moving forward."
Josiah Gray makes his first appearance since early 2024 as the Washington Nationals face the Houston Astros in spring training. The 28-year-old right-hander, acquired from the Dodgers in the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner trade, has had an inconsistent tenure with Washington. He was subpar in 2021-2022 but made his first All-Star team in 2023 with an 8-13 record and 3.91 ERA. Gray's primary weakness has been strike zone control, accumulating 184 walks against 382 strikeouts in 386.2 career innings. Following Tommy John surgery, Gray has a significant opportunity to establish himself as a quality starter for a Nationals rotation lacking proven arms and a true ace.
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