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Duke right-handed pitcher Michael Matuella delivers a pitch in a game during the 2014 season. (Courtesy of Duke Photography)

Michael Matuella ready to be drafted after injury

By Andrew Walsh - The Washington Times

New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Matt Harvey returns, dominates Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Florimon tosses his bat after striking out in the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Fla., Thursday, March 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tillman strong in Orioles’ 6-4 win over Pirates

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Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy, right, and Manny Machado prepare to take batting practice before an intra-squad spring training baseball game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., Sunday, March 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Machado, Wieters return for Orioles in loss to Tigers

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United States pitcher Erick Fedde (33) throws duringan exhibition baseball game against Cuba in Cary, N.C., Monday, July 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Nationals sign first-round draft pick Erick Fedde, but lose two other selections

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka watches from the dugout after leaving the game in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in Cleveland. Tanaka pitched 6 2/3 innings and gave up 10 hits and five runs. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Yankees’ Tanaka has partially torn elbow ligament

By Steve Herrick - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann pauses in the dugout during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 6, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Jordan Zimmermann validates wisdom of Nats’ Strasburg shutdown plan

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, far left, catcher Evan Gattis, head athletic trainer Jeff Porter look at starting pitcher Gavin Floyd, with shortstop Andrelton Simmons and second baseman Tommy La Stella, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Thursday, June 19, 2014, in Washington. Floyd left the game. The Braves won 3-0. Atlanta Braves right-hander Gavin Floyd left Thursday night's game against the Washington Nationals with an elbow injury in his ninth start since returning from Tommy John surgery.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braves pitcher Gavin Floyd breaks elbow in win over Nats

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

United States pitcher Erick Fedde (33) throws duringan exhibition baseball game against Cuba in Cary, N.C., Monday, July 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Erick Fedde, Nationals’ top draft pick, used to play T-ball with Bryce Harper

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks during a media availability at their spring training baseball facility, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in VIera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nats not afraid of draft prospects deemed injury risks

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez smiles as he watches pre game practice before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Miami, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Fernandez underwent Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow Friday, and he is expected to be sidelined 12 to 18 months. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Fernandez rejoins Marlins with arm in a sling

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Marlins ace Jose Fernandez has Tommy John surgery

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 29, 2014 file photo, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez sits in the dugout after pitching eight innings against the Atlanta Braves, in Miami. More than a dozen major league pitchers have needed Tommy John surgery this year, a group that includes All-Stars Patrick Corbin, Josh Johnson and Matt Moore. NL Rookie of the Year Jose Fernandez is among three others headed to elbow ligament-replacement surgery, joining an illustrious group that includes Chris Carpenter (2007), Stephen Strasburg (2010), Adam Wainwright (2011) and Matt Harvey (2013). (AP Photo/File)

Baseball wonders why pitchers’ elbows keep tearing

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 1978, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tommy John delivers a pitch against Atlanta Braves during an opening day baseball game in Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles. UCL has increased 10-fold in the first decade of the 21st century, Dr. James Andrews, one of the world's top orthopedic doctors, and and Dr., Jeremy Bruce wrote in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, citing a paper published by J.R. Dugas in 2010. Dr. Andrews will be meeting with a research committee on Monday at Major League Baseball's headquarters. (AP Photo/LM, File)

Column: Time to start protecting our young hurlers

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Marlins ace Fernandez to have Tommy John surgery

Associated Press