The Nationals activated Williams (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Williams (elbow) is scheduled to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Williams (elbow) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list this weekend versus the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Williams (elbow) will make a rehab start for Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday and remains confident he'll pitch again for the Nationals before the end of the season, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals transferred Williams (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

Manager Dave Martinez said Williams (elbow) will throw to live hitters Saturday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Williams (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Friday that Williams (elbow) remains limited to throwing off flat ground, adding that it will "be a while" before the right-hander gets back on the mound, MLB.com reports. "He is feeling better, it's just been a slow process," Martinez said.

Williams (elbow) resumed playing catch from 60 feet earlier this month but remains without a clear timeline for a return from the 15-day injured list, MLB.com reports.

Williams (elbow) has yet to start a throwing program, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.