Jason Simontacchi's injured elbow won't require surgery, and the right-hander will be able to pitch again for the Washington Nationals this season. But, the Nationals now must find room for another pitcher in their overflowing starting rotation. No one with the Nationals really is complaining that Simontacchi's elbow is structurally sound after an examination by Dr. James Andrews. They were relieved to learn the 33-year-old will be allowed to resume throwing in four to six days and could be back on a major league mound within the next month.