WASHINGTON -- The Nationals plan to send right-hander Jeremy Hellickson on a Minor League rehab assignment this weekend in what will likely be the final step in his return from the disabled list with a mild right hamstring strain.
Hellickson, who has been on the DL since June 5, has thrown a pair of bullpen sessions, taken pitcher's fielding practice and completed a simulated game in the bullpen and thought he could have returned to the club's rotation as soon as Saturday. But Nationals manager Dave Martinez said the team wanted to see Hellickson make a rehab outing before he rejoined the Nats.