The Nationals won't have Stephen Strasburg if they advance to the NLCS with a win over the Dodgers on Thursday night, manager Dusty Baker said.
Scott Boras has taken out an insurance policy for client Matt Harvey that would protect the ace pitcher if he suffers an injury before securing his next contract.
Bryce Harper was back in the Nationals' lineup Thursday against the Braves and scored four runs without swinging at any of the 20 pitches he faced.
Stephen Strasburg, who has been sidelined six weeks with an oblique injury, will be activated from the DL and start Saturday for the Nationals against the Rockies.
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg says he's doing well after striking out 11 in his latest minor league rehabilitation assignment, but still isn't sure when he'll return to the majors.
The Washington Nationals placed starter Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a left oblique strain.
