February 8, 2012

Werth hit on elbow with throw, suffers bruise

Nationals center fielder Jayson Werth is day to day after leaving Tuesday night's game against the Phillies with a right elbow bruise.

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.

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.

Strasburg continuing to throw bullpen sessions

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg announced on his Twitter page on Friday that he had another week of bullpen sessions in Viera, Fla.

Strasburg may soon throw off mound

The next step in Stephen Strasburg's recovery from Tommy John surgery, throwing off a mound, may not be far off, according to reports in the Washington Post.