WASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg had a bullpen session Saturday and said he felt normal and would be ready to pitch next week, possibly in Arizona, where the Nats will face the D-backs from Monday through Wednesday.
Strasburg left Tuesday's game against the Marlins after three innings because of problems with his back. He went to a chiropractor that same day and had the problem fixed. Strasburg made it known that he did not have a shoulder issue. He emphasized it was back tightness and he believes changing his mechanics was the reason for the problem.