Nationals' Jacob Young: Sitting Out with Sore Shoulder

Young first experienced shoulder discomfort during his last start

Washington Nationals pitcher Jacob Young is sitting out with a sore shoulder, manager Dave Martinez announced on Tuesday. Young first experienced discomfort in his shoulder during his last start on Friday against the Miami Marlins.

Young has a 6.75 ERA in six starts this season

Young, 29, has a 6.75 ERA in six starts this season. He has struck out 25 batters and walked 15 in 32 1/3 innings pitched.

Tanner Rainey to start in Young's place on Wednesday

Tanner Rainey is expected to start in Young's place on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. Rainey has a 4.50 ERA in 10 relief appearances this season.

Nationals rotation has been hit hard by injuries

The Nationals have been hit hard by injuries to their starting rotation this season. Stephen Strasburg is out for the season with a stress reaction in his ribs, and Patrick Corbin is on the injured list with a forearm strain.

Nationals looking for depth in their rotation

With Young now out, the Nationals are looking for depth in their rotation. Rainey is a candidate to start, but the Nationals could also turn toErick Fedde or Jackson Tetreault.