Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, who missed his last start with a tight forearm, will play catch prior to Sunday's game against the Phillies. If all goes well, he'll throw a bullpen session on Monday and could make his next start Thursday at home against Miami.

Strasburg is 1-0 with a 3.80 ERA in his first five starts since tossing his first career complete-game shutout on Aug. 11.