WASHINGTON, D.C.: There was some good news out of Nationals Park on Tuesday. Long before the Washington Nationals dropped the second straight game to Boston’s Red Sox, Stephen Strasburg threw a bullpen session in the nation’s capital.
Strasburg, 29, is currently on the Disabled List, recovering from inflammation in his right shoulder, but he took another step in his rehab as he progresses towards a return to the rotation.
“He threw really well,” manager Davey Martinez told reporters in his pregame press conference.
“Around 60 pitches. I think the next step will be getting him in a [simulated] game some time maybe this weekend, but we’ll see how he feels tomorrow.