# Gray returns after injury spell

> Gray ends two-year MLB absence with Nationals reinstatement.
- Title: Gray returns after injury spell · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Gray ends two-year MLB absence with Nationals reinstatement. Josiah Gray returns to MLB after two years injured, aiming to help Nationals pitching.
- Keywords: josiah gray, washington nationals, mlb, tommy john surgery, injured list, all star, Gray, returns, injury, spell, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/mlb/all-star-starter-due-for-mlb-return-after-2-year-injury-spell-12457575
- Author: Aaron Coloma
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: josiah gray, washington nationals, mlb, tommy john surgery, injured list, all star
## Reinstatement
Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray from injured list.
## Injury timeline
Gray missed 2024, all of 2025, and most of 2026 after Tommy John surgery.
## Early career
Gray debuted with Dodgers in 2020, moved to Nationals after two appearances.
## 2023 performance
Gray posted 3.91 era with 143 strikeouts in 30 starts, earning all-star selection.
## 2024 rehab
Gray struck out two batters in 5.2 innings without allowing a hit.
## Future role
Gray may return to rotation after spring training if he handles bulk innings.
## Key takeaway

Josiah Gray returns to MLB after two years injured, aiming to help Nationals pitching.