The plan, Martinez said later, was for Herrera to throw a maximum of 15 pitches. After the game, a 15-0 victory for the Nationals, Martinez said Herrera didn’t suffer an Achilles’ injury, which was the initial fear. A season-ending injury would be devastating for the impending free agent, whose stock has dropped since he joined the Nationals in mid-June. Before Washington acquired him, Herrera pitched to a 1.05 ERA in 27 games for the Kansas City Royals. In 18 2/3 innings with the Nationals, Herrera has posted a 4.34 ERA.

Source: Washington Post August 26, 2018 22:33 UTC