Washington Nationals star Stephen Strasburg was forced to return to the disabled list after just one start back on the field, but the latest issue might not be as bad as initially anticipated.
According to Jon Heyman of Fancred, the injury has been described as an inflamed nerve. While the team originally feared a six-to-eight week timeline for his return, Heyman reported he could be back "much sooner."
The pitcher missed about six weeks due to a shoulder injury before returning on July 20. He was then placed back on the DL last Thursday, retroactive to July 22, with a pinched nerve in his neck.