Stephen Strasburg, who has been sidelined with a trapezius sprain since May 30, threw a live batting practice session for the Nationals on Friday, another positive step in his recovery from the injury, per MLB.com.
Earlier in the week, Strasburg proclaimed himself fine after throwing a bullpen session and manager Matt Williams indicated the BP might be the final stage before sending Strasburg out on a rehab assignment.
Strasburg is 3-5 with a 6.55 ERA in 10 starts this season, and had allowed 16 runs in his last 13 innings before heading to the DL.