Quick Notes: Will Harris has lingering issues following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer, per Washington Post
Right Handed Pitcher Will Harris still has lingering issues following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer.
Ah, Will Harris...
While many Nationals fans will remember the reliever that gave up the winning home run to Howie Kendrick back in the 2019 World Series, the reliever is actually on the Washington Nationals.
On January 3, 2020, the Washington Nationals announced they had signed Harris to a three-year guaranteed contract reportedly worth $24 million. Harris could not replicate his 2019 success with Houston in 2020 but still had a solid season with Washington, registering a 3.06 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 172⁄3 innings of work. Last year, on May 30, 2021, it was announced that Harris would undergo surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome, ending his 2021 season. He was placed on the 60-day injured list on June 12. In eight games for the Nationals, Harris struggled to a 9.00 ERA.
But the news doesn't get any better for Harris. According to Jesse Dougherty, Harris is "having lingering issues following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer." [Tweet link]
It is safe to assume that this contract has been a failure and hopefully, Harris will make a season appearance sometime soon.
