Henry Rodriguez is dealing with some soreness in his pitching elbow.

Rodriguez has been brought along slowly this spring after offseason surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his elbow. Despite the minor setback, the Nationals aren't concerned. He'll be held out of action through at least Monday, but at the moment he's expected to be ready for the season.

Henry Rodriguez turned in a flawless inning against the Cardinals in his spring debut Friday.

Rodriguez is coming off elbow surgery and hasn't progressed as quickly as hoped this spring, though today's performance looks like a big step forward. He's out of options, so he'll have a bullpen spot if healthy.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) will make his Grapefruit League debut Friday.

Rodriguez has been brought along slowly after offseason surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow. As long as he's healthy, he'll have a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) didn't throw live batting practice Thursday but is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday.

He'll then throw live batting practice Sunday before then getting into game action if all goes well. Rodriguez is coming back from surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) threw live batting practice to minor leagues on Thursday in Nationals camp.

Rodriguez underwent elbow surgery last August and has been eased along this spring. The Nationals feel confident that he will be ready for the start of the season.

Henry Rodriguez (biceps) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday.

The Nationals are bringing Rodriguez along slowly following elbow surgery last August. Assuming he gets through the session without any issues, he should then be cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut.

Henry Rodriguez (biceps) threw off a mound on Sunday.

The Nationals are bringing Rodriguez along slowly this spring following elbow surgery last August. He's expected to throw one more bullpen session before facing live hitters. If all goes well, the hard-throwing right-hander will be cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut.

Henry Rodriguez (right biceps) is expected to throw off a mound on either Sunday or Monday.

Rodriguez has been limited in Nationals camp for the past couple of weeks because of mild soreness in the middle of his right arm. He has ample time to get himself prepared for the opening of the 2013 regular season.

Henry Rodriguez (bicep) long-tossed Monday with no issues and is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next couple of days.

Rodriguez has been dealing with some soreness in his right biceps/elbow area, which was notable since he had surgery last August to remove a bone spur. It sounds like the right-hander is close to getting back on track, though.

Henry Rodriguez told reporters Thursday that he thinks his recent right elbow tightness is "normal."

Rodriguez underwent minor surgery in August 2012 to remove a bone spur from his right elbow and began feeling renewed discomfort this week when he started workouts at the Nationals' spring training complex in Viera, Florida. The Nats will give the righty reliever a full week of rest and hope that he can get back on track.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Wednesday that Henry Rodriguez is dealing with a tender elbow.

Not a good sign after Rodriguez had season-ending surgery last August to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. It was assumed that he would have a chance to win a spot in the bullpen this spring, but that could obviously change if the elbow continues to be an issue. The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 5.83 ERA and 31/22 K/BB ratio over 29 2/3 innings last season and was 9-for-12 in save chances.

Nationals skipper Davey Johnson said Friday that he anticipates Henry Rodriguez having a role in the bullpen in 2013, provided that he is healthy and has a good spring training.

Johnson noted that he sees Rodriguez pitching anywhere between the sixth and eighth innings. The 25-year-old fire-baller saved nine games for the Nationals in 2012, but poor command of the strike zone and elbow troubles derailed his season in the second half.

Nationals activated RHP Henry Rodriguez from the 60-day disabled list.

Rodriguez is coming back from surgery in late August to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow. He's hoping to be ready for spring training.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) hopes to begin throwing in November.

Rodriguez underwent season-ending surgery in late August to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow. He's hoping to be ready for spring training next year. The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 5.83 ERA and 31/22 K/BB ratio over 29 2/3 innings this season and was 9-for-12 in save chances.

Nationals transferred RHP Henry Rodriguez from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's just a paper move, as Rodriguez underwent season-ending elbow surgery Friday. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Mark DeRosa.

Henry Rodriguez had season-ending surgery Friday on his right elbow.

Rodriguez, who was on the DL with a back injury, had a bone chip and bone spur removed. While he can't pick up a baseball for three months, he should still have enough time to be ready for next season. The hard-throwing right-hander posted a 5.83 ERA and 31/22 K/BB ratio over 29 1/3 innings this season.

Nationals placed RHP Henry Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 1, with a back injury.

The move clears a spot for Jayson Werth's return from the disabled list. The severity of Rodriguez's injury isn't yet known. The hard-throwing right-hander has a 5.31 ERA and 31/22 over 29 1/3 innings of work this season.

Nationals activated RHP Henry Rodriguez from the 15-day disabled list.

Rodriguez missed four weeks with a strained right index finger. He returns to a 5.14 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

Henry Rodriguez (finger) is expected to make two or three more rehab appearances before rejoining the Nationals' bullpen.

Rodriguez has two scoreless innings under his belt with Triple-A Syracuse, though he walked two batters during his most recent appearance on Thursday. Control issues were the major reason he was removed from the Nats' closer role and the hard-throwing right-hander figures to be used in lower-leverage situations upon his return.

Henry Rodriguez (finger) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Rodriguez was originally expected to begin his rehab assignment Saturday. He'll throw a bullpen session on Sunday instead before being cleared.