Irvin to undergo MRI for shoulder issue

Nationals pitcher Irvin is scheduled for an MRI on Sunday to assess a shoulder/lat concern. He exited his Saturday game against Atlanta after throwing five scoreless and hitless innings, securing the win.

Irvin reported experiencing discomfort in the back of his shoulder and lat area during the game. He felt the issue persist when attempting a warmup pitch prior to the sixth inning. The team made the decision to remove him from the contest.

The upcoming imaging will clarify the exact nature and full extent of the injury. Notably, Irvin mentioned to manager Blake Butera that he has dealt with similar discomfort previously.