Jake Irvin Back on the Mound | Washington Nationals News

Jake Irvin took a major step forward in his recovery, facing live hitters for the first time since his May injury, throwing his full arsenal in a simulated outing that felt more about confidence than mechanics. After a strong performance before going down with a right shoulder strain, Irvin’s return is both personal and pivotal for the team. He completed two sets of ups, tossing about 30 pitches, focused on attacking hitters and feeling good on the mound. The next phase? A rehab assignment to build up his pitch count and work back toward starting innings. Meanwhile, teammates like Trevor Williams and Max Kranick are also progressing through their own rehab stints at Triple-A Rochester — a promising sign as the pitching staff inches back toward full strength. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/011987e1bb59524e