Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) kicked off a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Wednesday. The right-hander allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks in five innings.
Strasburg struck out six batters, while throwing 48 of 71 pitches for strikes.
"I feel really good and I feel strong. Definitely could’ve gone back out there for a few," Strasburg said, per MASNsports.com.
Strasburg threw more pitches in the bullpen after his outing. He also said he wasn't sure what the team's plans are for him after Wednesday's start.
"Not sure. Just taking it one day at a time. Get back with the team and get ready for the next start wherever it is," he said. "It’s always tough when you’re part of a team that’s grinding through a season so hopefully I can get back and contribute soon.
"Obviously what I was doing wasn’t really working to my standards and now there’s something to shoot for, something to strive for."