Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:41:33 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Taylor Jordan (elbow) had right elbow surgery to remove bone chips in September. He is expected to be ready for spring training next season.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:57:13 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Taylor Jordan's (elbow) elbow is structurally sound, according to general manager Mike Rizzo. Jordan is on a six-week shutdown.

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| Source: MASNSports.com - Dan Kolko

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:38:04 -0700

The Washington Nationals acquired RP Matt Thornton on a waiver claim from the New York Yankees Tuesday, August 5. In a corresponding move, SP Taylor Jordan (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

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| Source: MLB.com

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:57:21 -0700

Updating a previous report, the Washington Nationals have optioned SP Taylor Jordan to Triple-A Syracuse, according to a source.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bill Ladson

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:32:32 -0700

Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams seems like he's not ready to give up on SP Taylor Jordan in the starting rotation, despite a drop in velocity.

Fantasy Tip: It looks like Tanner Roark is in more danger of losing his rotation spot when Doug Fister (lat) returns soon. However, if Jordan doesn't improve, Ross Detwiler is ready to take his spot.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:27:15 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Doug Fister (lat) left his minor league start Thursday, March 27, with a lat strain. Manager Matt Williams isn't ruling him out for the start of the season, but it seems likely Fister will have to miss his first start.

Fantasy Tip: Lat strains can be tough to come back from quickly, so this almost assuredly puts Fister out for at least several starts. It looks as though both Taylor Jordan and Tanner Roark will crack the rotation to start the year now. Jordan is more intriguing for NL-only managers.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:23:09 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Taylor Jordan gave up just one run and had a shutout into the sixth inning in 5 2/3 frames in his outing Monday, March 24. Jordan had a 3.92 ERA in six spring games (four starts) as he competed with SP Tanner Roark for the final rotation spot. Roark posted a 3.29 ERA this spring. Manager Matt Williams is unsure who will win the job between Jordan and Roark.

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| Source: CSNWashington.com - Mark Zuckerman

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:58:55 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Tanner Roark gave up just two hits and struck out seven in around seven innings of work against minor leaguers Tuesday, March 18, strengthening his case for the fifth rotation spot. He touched 94 mph on the radar gun and was locating all of his pitches with precision. Roark is now competing with SPs Taylor Jordan and Chris Young for the final spot.

Fantasy Tip: Roark is probably the favorite for the spot after the season he had last year. His impeccable control should cement him the spot. In NL-only leagues, he's a solid end-game bid for cheap.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:20:07 -0800

Washington Nationals SP Tanner Roark is competing with SPs Ross Detwiler and Taylor Jordan for the fifth rotation spot this spring, and pitching coach Steve McCatty won't say if anyone has a leg up in the competition.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jim Hawkins

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:10:46 -0800

Washington Nationals P Taylor Jordan has been tabbed to start the Grapefruit League spring game against the New York Mets Friday, Feb. 28. Jordan is expected to work two innings. He is in the mix for the fifth spot in the rotation, and said he hopes he can start working on his slider on a more consistent basis.

Fantasy Tip: If Jordan is able to work his way into the rotation, he would certainly warrant fantasy consideration in NL-only leagues, but his value in mixed formats would still be minimal.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bill Ladson