May 20, 2012

Strasburg set for next rehab start Thursday

After submitting a dominating performance on Saturday, Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is expected to throw another Minor League game on Thursday.

Strasburg dominates in Triple-A rehab start

Stephen Strasburg started for the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs on Saturday night and tossed five perfect innings before allowing two singles to open the sixth against the Rochester Red Wings at Syracuse's Alliance Bank Stadium.

Pudge to test oblique in rehab assignment

Ivan Rodriguez will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Class A Potomac, where he is scheduled to catch five innings against the host Frederick Keys.

Breaking pitch Strasburg's focus in rehab start

Stephen Strasburg threw 60 pitches (40 strikes) over three innings in his fourth rehab start Monday with Class A Hagerstown. He struck out six but struggled to find command of his breaking pitches.

Strasburg hurls 60 pitches in fourth rehab start

Stephen Strasburg threw 60 pitches (40 strikes) over three innings in his fourth rehab start Monday with Class A Hagerstown. He struck out six but struggled to find command of his breaking pitches.