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John Patterson, SP, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | More on Patterson Updating a previous report, Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports former MLB SP John Patterson (forearm) retired due to persistent pain in his right forearm. "I started throwing about a month ago, and it hasn't been going well," Patterson said. "I have my good days and I have my bad days. So I decided to not play anymore. I'm going to retire." Rangers | Patterson retires CBSSports.com reports Texas Rangers SP John Patterson retired Wednesday, Jan. 7. Rangers | Patterson signs Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers signed SP John Patterson (Nationals) to a minor league contract. Nationals | Patterson released Dave Sheinin, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals have released SP John Patterson. Nationals | Patterson throws two innings Saturday The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson had his first two-inning start of the spring Saturday, March 1, and got through the outing without incident while also throwing several curveballs. Patterson (elbow) only made seven starts in 2007, and the team is taking the approach that they can't just assume he'll be able to go out and tally 30 starts this year. Nationals | Patterson to throw batting practice Wednesday Barry Svrluga, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson will throw live batting practice Wednesday, Feb. 27. Nationals | Patterson feeling strong Barry Svrluga, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow) said he feels as strong as he has in the last four or five seasons. Patterson underwent surgery last September. Nationals | Projected rotation for 2008 season Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Shawn Hill, SP John Patterson, SP Jason Bergmann, SP John Lannan and SP Matt Chico. Nationals | Patterson is No. 2 starter Washington Nationals SP John Patterson is regarded as the team's No. 2 starting pitcher as the team heads into Spring Training, according to Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, reports MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Nationals | Patterson avoids arbitration USAToday.com reports the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with SP John Patterson. Nationals | Patterson's surgery successful Barry Svrluga, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow) underwent surgery Friday, Sept. 14, to decompress the radial nerve in his right arm. The surgery was performed by Dr. David Ruch at Duke Medical Center and was deemed successful. Nationals | Patterson to undergo elbow surgery Tom Keller, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow) will undergo surgery Thursday, Sept. 13, to decompress the radial nerve in his right elbow. Nationals | Patterson suffers setback Barry Svrluga, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow, forearm) suffered a setback in his rehab and has stopped throwing. There is still no timetable for him to resume throwing and Patterson could be done for the year. Nationals | Patterson to throw batting practice Sunday Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow) will throw live batting practice at the team's complex in Florida, Sunday, Aug. 19, according to the Associated Press. Nationals | Patterson says he is feeling fine The Washington Post is reporting Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow) told media he is feeling good and he hopes to pitch soon. "And the comment is basically that I feel good. I feel great. It's the best I've felt in about two years, and the treatment was a success. I have a throwing program that I'm following, and that's the only comment I have," Patterson said. Nationals | Patterson to receive injections in Toronto Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow) will undergo a series of injections in Toronto, for a slow-to-heal nerve injury in his right elbow, according to the Associated Press. The method of treatment he will receive is apparently not yet available in the United States, and was agreed upon by Patterson and his agent. Nationals | Patterson injury update Updating a previous item, Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow, muscle) saw Dr. John Conway Monday, June 25, and he is expected to pay visits to Dr. Lewis Yocum, Dr. Gordon Brodie and Dr. Rod Thompson by the end of the week. Nationals | Patterson suffers setback Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow/muscle) said his arm starts "aching and throbbing" when he throws his fastball, according to the Associated Press. He could visit as many as four doctors this week. Nationals | Patterson rehab update Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow, biceps) had a rehab start for Class A Potomac Thursday, June 21. Patterson went three innings and gave up one run on three hits while striking out one and walking two. Nationals | Patterson rehab update Bill Ladson, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow, biceps) threw two innings in a simulated game Sunday, June 10, for Class A Potomac. Patterson is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Tuesday, June 12, and will follow that with a three-inning, 50-pitch rehab start for Potomac Thursday, June 14. Nationals | Patterson throws simulated game Bill Ladson, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (arm) threw 30 pitches over two innings in a simulated game Wednesday, June 6. Patterson complained of a lack of command, however, his arm strength appears to have returned as he hit 92 and 93 mph on the radar gun. Patterson is scheduled for a bullpen session Friday, June 8, and will have another simulated game Sunday, June 10 for Class A Potomac. If that goes well, he will then begin a rehab assignment. Nationals | Patterson throws bullpen session Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (arm) threw 40 pitches in an 11-minute bullpen session, Sunday, June 3, according to Michael Phillips, for Washington.Nationals.MLB.com. He will throw another bullpen session Wednesday, June 6, before pitching in a simulated game, Sunday, June 10. Nationals | Patterson feeling better Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (arm) threw approximately 40 pitches in a bullpen session Thursday, May 31, and he reported no pain. He will throw at least two more bullpen sessions and a simulated game before the Nationals decide if he's ready to rejoin the team. Nationals | Patterson throws on mound The Washington Post reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (arm) threw 25 fastballs on May 29 in his first bullpen session since going on the disabled list May 6. "It felt good being back up there," he said. "I was happy with the way it went. My arm's not hurting, which is good." Nationals | Patterson to throw bullpen session Tuesday Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow/biceps) will throw a bullpen session, Tuesday, May 29, according to Bill Ladson of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com. He played catch Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25, without experiencing any pain, and has been getting massages on his neck and shoulder to clear up some of the nerve problems in his elbow. Nationals | Patterson expected to throw bullpen session May 27 Bill Ladson, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow, biceps) played catch from 90 feet and reported feeling no pain. He will do so again Sunday, May 20, and follow that up with throwing sessions from 120 feet Tuesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 24. If all goes well with those sessions, he will likely throw a bullpen session Sunday, May 27. Nationals | Patterson begins playing catch Bill Ladson, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow, biceps) played catch from 75 feet Tuesday, May 15, and reported feeling no pain. There is still no timetable for his return, however, manager Manny Acta is hoping it will be sometime in mid-June. Nationals | Patterson elbow not physically damaged The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga reports tests on Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow) showed no structural elbow damage, according to manager Manny Acta. Patterson has been told not to throw for seven days from the time he last pitched. That was Saturday, May 5, so he could begin testing his arm as soon as this weekend. Nationals | Patterson placed on disabled list Bill Ladson, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow, biceps) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday, May 7, with right elbow and biceps soreness. Patterson is scheduled to return to Washington Monday and be reevaluated by the team's physician. He is expected to miss at least one month. Nationals | Patterson to have MRI ESPNews reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (biceps) will have an MRI on his right biceps. Nationals | Patterson leaves early USAToday.com reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (biceps) left in the third inning of his start Saturday, May 5, with a sore right biceps. Nationals | Patterson hit by foul ball Bill Ladson, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (cheek) was hit by a foul ball on his left cheek bone during batting practice Friday, May 4. Patterson was given precautionary X-rays, which came back negative. He was able to make his next start Saturday, May 5. Nationals | Patterson pitching Monday Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (0-4, 7.71 ERA) will get the start Monday, April 30, against the San Diego Padres. Nationals | Patterson pitching Wednesday Andy Jasner, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (0-3, 7.00 ERA) will get the start Wednesday, April 25, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Nationals | Patterson pitching Thursday Washington.Nationals.MLB.com reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (0-2, 7.07 ERA) will start Thursday, April 19, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Nationals | Patterson pitching Friday Nationals.MLB.com reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (0-2, 9.35 ERA) will take the mound Friday, April 13, against the New York Mets. Nationals | Patterson hit hard in first start since July The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson allowed six runs over 3 2/3 innings April 2 in a 9-2 loss to the Florida Marlins, in his first start since arm surgery cut short his 2006 season in July. "I didn't have any life on my fastball," Patterson said. "It was just dead. I fought it. I kept trying to get the ball to jump." Nationals | Patterson passes out Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (dehydration) passed out after shagging fly balls during batting practice, Saturday, March 24, according to the Associated Press. He complained of dehydration and was given intravenous fluids, but is expected to make his Opening Day start, Monday, April 2. Nationals | Hill in line as No. 2 starter Updating an earlier item, the Arizona Daily Sun reports Washington Nationals SP Shawn Hill is in line to serve as the team's No. 2 starter in the rotation behind No. 1 SP John Patterson. Hill has produced a stellar 1.29 ERA in 14 innings this spring, covering a span of four starts. Nationals | Hill and Patterson get first two starts Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals P Shawn Hill will start the Nationals' first exhibition game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, March 2, while SP John Patterson will start the Saturday, March 3, game against the Baltimore Orioles. Nationals | Patterson feeling no pain Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson threw a bullpen session Thursday, Feb. 22, and reported no pain in his forearm. Nationals | Patterson throws bullpen session Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (forearm) threw a bullpen session, Friday, Feb. 16, without reporting any pain, according to Bill Ladson of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com. Patterson was able to throw breaking balls without any problems, but said he was a little rusty because he didn't have a session in a week due to his arbitration case. Nationals | Patterson loses arbitration hearing The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson was awarded $850,000 by arbitrators, less than half the $1.85 million he asked for prior to the hearing. He made $450,000 last season. Nationals | Patterson is 100 percent ready Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson said his right forearm is 100 percent, and he is ready for the start of the 2007 season. "My arm feels great," said Patterson, who will turn 29 this week. "I've haven't had any issues with my arm at all. It's really exciting to know that I got it behind me. The strength in my arm feels great. It's like it's never happened." Patterson pitched in just eight games in 2006 due to a pinched nerve in his forearm that required surgery to fix. Nationals | Patterson, team exchange arbitration figures Updating previous items, the Associated Press' Ronald Blum reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson has asked for $1.85 million in salary arbitration for the 2007 season, while the team countered with an offer of $850,000. Patterson (forearm) had an injury-plagued 2006 season and went just 1-2 with a 4.43 ERA in eight starts. Nationals | Patterson files for arbitration The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson has filed for salary arbitration. Players and teams will have to exchange proposed salaries Tuesday, Jan. 16. Nationals | Patterson is arbitration eligible The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson is eligible for salary arbitration. Nationals | Contract tendered to Patterson The Washington Nationals have tendered a contract to SP John Patterson, who was arbitration eligible, according to Bill Ladson of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com. Nationals | Patterson activated from 15-day disabled list Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (forearm) has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com. Nationals | Patterson optimistic about 2007 Bryan Hoch, of Washington.Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals P John Patterson (forearm) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Sept. 23, that left him feeling encouraged about his return. He will not pitch again this season, but will continue throwing long toss into October, and start throwing again in the bullpen in November. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training 2007. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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