Nationals manager Matt Williams said starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will miss his next scheduled spring start Sunday against the Tigers due to a sprained left ankle, which he suffered during conditioning Friday.
However, Williams added the injury is "not serious" and he needs just a few days of rest. A.J. Cole will start in Strasburg's absence.
Strasburg already missed one spring start due to an ingrown toenail. He is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA in two spring starts. He also has seven strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.