WASHINGTON -- Nationals reliever Matt Belisle began his Minor League rehab assignment with a scoreless inning for Class A Advanced Potomac on Monday.
"It was fun to pitch again," he said. "Bunt play, came off the mound hard to get [it], which was good."
Belisle, who has been on the disabled list since the end of April with a strained right calf, said he will pitch again at Potomac Wednesday as he inches his way back to the big league bullpen.
Washington's bullpen has been one of the club's strengths this season, but Belisle's return will be a welcome addition.