Nationals: Doug Fister Scratched From Start With Right Elbow Inflammation

The Washington Nationals announced this morning that right-hander Doug Fister has been scratched from today's start with right elbow inflammation. Nats' manager Matt Williams was quoted sharing the news via the Nationals' official Twitter account:

#Nats Manager Matt Williams said RHP Doug Fister won't start today due to a little inflammation in his elbow. MRI good, concern low.

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) March 7, 2014

Acquired in a 3-for-1 trade with the Detroit Tigers this winter, Fister, a 6'8'' starter who turned 30 in February, is coming off a +4.6 fWAR 2013 campaign with the Tigers in which he was (14-9) with a 3.67 ERA, 3.26 FIP, 44 walks (1.90 BB/9) and 159 Ks (6.86 K/9) in 33 games, 32 starts and 208 2/3 IP in his fifth major league season.

There is not much information available now, but here's what's being said on Twitter so far this morning since the announcement:

Doug Fister has elbow inflammation. Had an MRI & will rest few days. Matt Williams isn't concerned. Fister told him he'd pitch if in season.

— James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) March 7, 2014

Williams says Doug Fister has inflammation in his elbow. That's the reason for him being scratched today. Got an MRI, not considered serious

— Dan Kolko (@masnKolko) March 7, 2014

#Nationals pitcher Doug Fister is scratched from today's start due to inflammation in his elbow. MRI revealed no real concerns of damage.

— Bernie Pleskoff (@BerniePleskoff) March 7, 2014

Doug Fister scratched from today's start with Nationals due to elbow inflammation, team says.

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) March 7, 2014

Mike Rizzo says there is no structural damage to Doug Fister's elbow. Plan for now is to skip this start and go from there.

— James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) March 7, 2014

More information when it is available...