1:53 PM - Joe Ross (ChC) Cubs signed Ross to a minor-league contract Monday.

2:42 PM - Joe Ross (Phi) Phillies activated Ross (back) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

5:30 PM - Joe Ross (Phi) Phillies placed Ross on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms, Lochlahn March of Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

7:34 PM - Joe Ross (Phi) will start Friday's game against the Pirates, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

4:04 AM - Joe Ross (Phi) threw two scoreless innings in Wednesday's 9-5 win over the Rockies. He struck out three.

10:29 AM - Joe Ross (Phi) might see more high-leverage work while Jordan Romano sorts through his struggles, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

11:25 AM - Joe Ross (Phi) is building up a starter during spring training, but he's expected to open the season in the bullpen if all five members of the Philadelphia rotation are healthy heading into Opening Day, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

4:09 PM - Joe Ross (Phi) Phillies signed Ross to a one-year contract Monday, Matt Gelb of Athletic reports.

10:17 AM - Joe Ross (Mil) struck out a batter and allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings out of the bullpen Tuesday in the Brewers' 10-0 win over Atlanta.

4:14 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) (back) will start Tuesday's game versus Atlanta, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

3:21 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) (back) made a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville and gave up three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings.

2:50 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) (back) struck out three over 3.2 scoreless innings in his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville. He scattered two hits and one walk in the 46-pitch start.

1:11 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) Brewers transferred Ross (back) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

6:03 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) (back) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic reports.

5:51 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) (back) recently suffered a setback, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

5:51 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) (back) will throw a bullpen session this weekend, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

4:51 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) Brewers placed Ross on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a low-back strain.

7:15 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) was removed from Monday's start against the Marlins after one scoreless inning due to back tightness, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

2:34 AM - Joe Ross (Mil) (2-4) picked up the win Tuesday against Pittsburgh, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk across five innings. He struck out six.

5:53 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) did not factor into the decision Friday against the Cubs, allowing one run on six hits over six innings. He struck out four.

10:00 AM - Joe Ross (Mil) (1-3) took the loss Saturday against the Yankees after he gave up seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out five.

6:35 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Twins, giving up two hits and five walks over 3.2 scoreless innings. He struck out three.

12:58 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) will start Wednesday's game against the Twins, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

5:09 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) manager Pat Murphy said Friday that he views Ross primarily as a starting pitcher, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

2:10 PM - Joe Ross (Mil) signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Brewers on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

3:43 PM - Joe Ross (SF) (elbow) agreed Monday with the Giants on a minor-league contract and received an invitation to MLB spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

5:35 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) has elected to undergo Tommy John surgery, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

6:43 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) said Wednesday's MRI revealed "more of a sprain" in his right elbow than previous imaging, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

9:41 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) is expected to need at least three rehab starts before rejoining the Nationals' rotation, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

1:01 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Harrisburg, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

6:33 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) threw 43 pitches over three innings during a simulated game Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

6:59 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) threw two simulated innings at the Nationals' extended spring training complex Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

6:05 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that Ross (elbow) will advance to a two-inning simulated game at the organization's spring training facility in Florida this week, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

4:28 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) is scheduled to pitch against live hitters Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

6:42 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

11:56 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Ross (elbow) has been throwing off flat ground from 90 feet at the Nationals' spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

4:46 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) and the Nationals avoided arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $2.4 million deal, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

5:41 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

1:11 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) Mike Rizzo said Sunday that Ross will be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow March 7, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

2:09 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) Nationals transferred Ross (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

3:51 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) won't pitch again this season but will not require Tommy John surgery, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

11:41 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) manager Dave Martinez said Ross will be placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a partial UCL tear in his right elbow, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

11:24 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) covered five innings and gave up four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Mets, a game Washington and New York resumed Wednesday.

11:37 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) went 6.1 innings Thursday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on five hits and a pair of walks with seven strikeouts. He did not factor into the decision.

8:09 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (5-9) took the loss Saturday, giving up five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings as the Nationals fell 6-3 to the Cubs. He struck out five.

12:16 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) will start Saturday's game against the Cubs, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

11:30 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) allowed three hits, two walks and a hit batter while striking out four over five shutout innings in a no-decision versus Philadelphia.

3:33 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

11:32 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) manager Dave Martinez said Ross (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Monday's series opener in Philadelphia, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

5:55 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) threw another bullpen session Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

5:54 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

3:47 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (elbow) threw Friday but still felt some discomfort in his elbow, so he'll remain on the injured list for now, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

6:38 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Thursday, retroactive to July 7, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

8:36 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (5-8) allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out 11 in 6.2 innings to take the loss against the Dodgers on Sunday.

10:35 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (5-7) earned the win Tuesday against the Rays after giving up two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks across 6.1 innings.

9:50 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (3-7) took the loss in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing five runs on six hits across five innings. He struck out five and did not issue a walk.

7:23 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (3-6) allowed five hits and no walks while striking out nine in eight scoreless innings to earn the win against the Giants on Sunday.

9:45 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (2-5) allowed four runs on three hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five innings in a loss to Atlanta on Monday.

9:17 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) gave up three hits and a walk over four scoreless innings without factoring into the decision in a 5-3 win over the Reds, a game that was suspended by rain and completed Thursday afternoon. He struck out four.

6:42 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (2-4) was charged with the loss Thursday against the Cubs, allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out three across 3.2 innings.

4:19 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (2-3) took the loss against Arizona on Saturday, giving up eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings.

11:03 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) allowed two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out seven in five innings in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision.

3:35 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) will start Tuesday against Atlanta, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports

5:43 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (1-1) took the loss Monday as the Nationals were hammered 12-5 by the Cardinals, coughing up 10 runs on eight hits -- including four home runs -- and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.

6:11 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (1-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Cardinals after giving up four hits with five strikeouts and one walk over six scoreless innings.

7:34 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) allowed two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings in Friday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

1:40 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) will pitch in a simulated game Wednesday, lining him up to serve as the Nationals' fourth starter this season, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

11:22 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) was acknowledged as a member of the Nationals' rotation by manager Dave Martinez on Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

11:15 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) threw 73 pitches over five innings in a simulated game Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

10:16 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) touched 95 mph with his fastball while throwing 59 pitches over 3.1 innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League outing against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

11:26 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) struck out three batters in 1.2 innings during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

12:45 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) is expected to be a part of the Nationals' rotation in 2021, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

3:58 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Nationals, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

3:16 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) is expected to opt out of joining the Nationals for the 2020 season, sources tell Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic.

12:01 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) remains in the mix to win the No. 5 starter role when the regular season finally begins.

12:51 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) gave up two runs on three hits and three walks over 2.1 innings while striking out one in Saturday's split-squad game against the Marlins.

11:29 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) has had a strong start to spring training, posting a 0.00 ERA and allowing only two baserunners in five innings over his first two outings.

11:31 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) had his first game action of the spring rained out Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

1:46 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Nationals, avoiding arbitration, freelance baseball writer Robert Murray reports.

4:46 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) will start Game 5 of the World Series against the Astros on Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

1:10 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) is on the roster for the World Series against the Astros.

12:01 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (4-4) gave up just one run on four hits and two walks as he struck out eight hitters en route to earning his fourth win of the season as the Nationals beat the Indians on Sunday.

4:21 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) pitched four innings and did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader. He allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out four.

4:42 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (forearm) will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

1:51 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (forearm) could throw a bullpen session next week, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

5:17 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) will not start Saturday's game against the Braves after feeling forearm pain during a recent bullpen session, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

5:37 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (3-4) took the loss Monday as the Nationals fell 7-3 to the Mets, coughing up seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings while striking out four.

9:39 AM - Joe Ross (Wsh) is slated to start Monday's series opener against the Mets.

4:53 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) isn't expected to make his next start until either Monday or Tuesday versus the Mets, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

6:28 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) lasted just 4.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Cubs. He allowed two runs on six hits and four walks, while striking out three.

1:01 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (leg) is expected to start Saturday against the Cubs as scheduled, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

5:22 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) Ross (leg) can throw a bullpen session Thursday, he will make Saturday's start against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

5:29 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (leg) was walking with a slight limp Tuesday but is still tentatively scheduled to make his next start Saturday against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

11:07 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) on Ross' right leg returned negative after he was removed from Monday's game against Pittsburgh, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

8:56 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) left Monday's game against the Pirates after taking a comebacker off his right leg, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports. He allowed three hits and struck out two over 3.1 scoreless innings prior to exiting.

11:30 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (3-3) allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out three across 6.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Reds.

8:41 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (2-3) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings while striking out five in a 4-1 victory over the Giants.

7:26 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) (0-3) took the loss Saturday, giving up seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and two walks over 4.2 innings while striking out seven as the Nationals fell 9-3 to the Dodgers.

12:16 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) is scheduled to appear as the primary pitcher behind opener Matt Grace against the Dodgers on Saturday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

11:11 PM - Joe Ross (Wsh) will start Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.