Nationals place RHP Josiah Gray (elbow/forearm) on 15-day IL

(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports)
Washington Nationals All-Star right-hander Josiah Gray missed his scheduled start on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, instead being placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow/forearm flexor strain.

Gray, 26, was the Nationals' Opening Day starter but has been hit hard in two starts, going 0-2 with a 14.04 ERA, five walks, nine strikeouts, 15 hits and 13 r