PT TODAY: Don't bail on the Nationals' Joe Ross just yet

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Nationals | Joe Ross the odd man out
The Washington Nationals have decided not to use a six-man rotation when SP Stephen Strasburg (neck) returns from the disabled list. SP Joe Ross will lose his rotation spot, although manager Matt Williams has been impressed with his performance thus far. 'He's opened eyes. Seriously opened eyes,' Williams said.  Source: MASNSports.com - Dan Kolko
 
BHQ take: As we indicated in a Playing Time Today item on Thursday, June 18, all signs point to Stephen Strasburg's return sometime the week of June 21. With Doug Fister also back, there's no room in the rotation for Joe Ross...

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