February 9, 2012

Strasburg to throw bullpen session Friday

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will have a bullpen session on Friday and then make his next rehab start three days later for Class A Hagerstown. He is expected to throw 65 pitches or four innings, according to manager Dave Johnson.

Pudge could return to action on Friday

Pudge Rodriguez said that he felt much better on Monday and could be ready to come off the disabled list when he's eligible on Friday.

Pudge feels strong, will hit on Friday

Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez, on the disabled list because of a strained right oblique, said he is feeling much better.

Ankiel sits on Friday, could return on Saturday

Rick Ankiel was held out of Friday night's series opener against the Marlins as he continues to nurse a sprained right wrist, but Jim Riggleman hinted before the game that Ankiel might return as soon as Saturday.

Groin better, Zimmerman to play Friday night

Absent from the lineup since March 14 due to a left groin strain, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said he expects to play Friday evening against the Cardinals.