Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Stephen Strasburg was too ill to start Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, but the right-hander showed up at Wrigley Field singing a different tune.
Sources told ESPN's Pedro Gomez that Strasburg told Baker he is feeling much better and could start. Sources said that Strasburg was on the first bus to the stadium, and four hours before game time, Baker, general manager Mike Rizzo and team management were working on a decision.
Game 4 of the NLDS was postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday because of rain, leading to speculation that Game 1 starter Strasburg could take the mound on his regular four days rest.