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Hill is scheduled to have his chronically sore right forearm evaluated on Wednesday and will then undergo arthroscopic surgery on his pitching elbow. Hill, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 25, was examined Friday in Pensacola, Fla., by orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Dr. Ben Shaffer, a Nationals team physician, said Andrews discovered "bony buildup" behind Hill's elbow ligament and recommended arthroscopic surgery to clean out the joint.

Before the surgery, Hill will see Dr. Tom Hunt, a hand and upper extremity specialist, at the University of Alabama-Birmingham on Wednesday. Shaffer said it is hoped the cause of the lingering forearm soreness that has plagued Hill for much of his career can be determined before the operation. Hill was 1-5 with a 5.83 ERA in 12 starts this season.

Breaking News: Thursday, August 28

Hill is being shut down for the season after he experienced swelling in his right elbow during rehabilitation from an arm injury.

Hill, on the disabled list since June 25 with a sore forearm, is going to Pensacola, Fla., to have his arm examined by Dr. James Andrews on Friday. He has been hampered by injuries throughout his career. He missed the 2005 season after having Tommy John surgery, and missed time in 2006 with soreness in his right elbow.