May 20, 2012

Strasburg to throw 'pen session before next start

Stephen Strasburg will throw a bullpen session Tuesday in Washington before making his second rehab start on Friday in a location to be determined.

Storen, Clippard holding down back of 'pen

One of the most promising components in an uneven season for the Nationals has been the performance of the back of their bullpen, highlighted by Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard.

Detwiler to start, Gorzelanny to 'pen for Nats

Left-hander Ross Detwiler will start Thursday in Colorado, leaving his role as a long man pitching on a regular schedule out of the bullpen and sending Tom Gorzelanny there in his stead.

Detwiler to start, Gorzelanny to 'pen for Nats

Left-hander Ross Detwiler will start Thursday in Colorado, leaving his role as a long man pitching on a regular schedule out of the bullpen and sending Tom Gorzelanny there in his stead.

Mattheus becoming dependable arm in 'pen

Nationals right-hander Ryan Mattheus continues to be a person manager Davey Johnson can rely on in the late innings.