Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg will not start on short rest Sunday against the Mets, according to the Washington Times.
Strasburg only tossed 22 pitches during a rain-shortened start Wednesday, prompting speculation he could come back and pitch on short rest. Manager Davey Johnson will opt to keep Strasburg in his normal routine. He'll start Monday against the Phillies.
In 158 innings, Strasburg has a 2.96 ERA.