Making his first start since August 17, when he was placed on the disabled list with elbow soreness, Strasburg appeared back at full strength early against the Braves, allowing two hits and striking three batters through the first two innings. Pitchers typically don’t throw bullpen sessions the day prior to their start, but after Tuesday’s contest, it’s expected the Nationals will make an official announcement regarding his status.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Washington. He is 2-1 with a 4.26 ERA in three starts against Atlanta this season. He has struck out 179 batters against just 44 walks in 145.1 innings. Drew missed 40 games because of vertigo-like symptoms. He is hitting.262 with seven homers and 17 RBIs in 51 games. He went 3-for-12 (.250) with a double and two RBI in five rehab games with Single-A Potomac.
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With the reinstatement of Strasburg and Drew, the Nationals have 37 players on their active roster.
