Ross Detwiler to miss 2 more starts

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    - Davey Johnson will have to wait a while longer before he can restore his preferred Washington Nationals pitching rotation.

    The manager said Saturday that Ross Detwiler didn't complete a full bullpen session and will miss at least two more starts while dealing with a lower-back strain.

    "The tough thing is, coming out of the break I thought Det would be in the rotation," Johnson said. "This is kind of a tough pill to swallow. He couldn't throw a 'pen yesterday, and today wasn't a great one. We need to get him well."

    Johnson had set his rotation out of the All-Star break anticipating Detwiler would return from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Instead, rookie Double-A call-up Taylor Jordan (0-2) will remain with the club and hold Detwiler's spot. Washington will also need a fill-in starter for Friday's doubleheader against the New York Mets.

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