WASHINGTON -- Nationals manager Dusty Baker would not commit to it fully Tuesday, but it appears almost certain that right-hander Stephen Strasburg will be activated from the disabled list and rejoin the team's rotation for his next start.
After Strasburg made it through his 64-pitch Minor League rehab outing Monday night with Class A Advanced Potomac unscathed -- before throwing extra pitches in the bullpen -- Baker said Strasburg's next start could possibly come for the Nats if things go well during the next few days. Moments later, the team announced it optioned Strasburg's replacement in the rotation, right-hander A.