Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana activated from IL, pitching at Double-A
Susana has been officially removed from the injured list and is back on the mound for Harrisburg, signaling a return to health.
Jarlin Susana has been officially activated from the injured list and is currently pitching for the Double-A Harrisburg affiliate of the Washington Nationals. His return to game action suggests he has cleared whatever health hurdle kept him sidelined. This is a notable development for a Nationals pitching prospect to monitor as he works back toward full activity.
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