MIAMI -- Stephen Strasburg rejoined the Nationals in Miami on Saturday, encouraged by how well he felt just two days after he received a scalene block injection to help relieve the pain caused by the pinched nerve in his neck. After receiving the treatment on Thursday, Strasburg noticed the difference in how much better he felt the next morning.
It left Strasburg excited to resume throwing as soon as Sunday, once the doctor-recommended 72-hour waiting period following the shot is over. There's a chance of a short stint on the disabled list.
"It's very encouraging," Strasburg said.