Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will throw a simulated game Tuesday while the team is in Colorado, a sign that his lat injury is not being considered serious, according to MASNSports.com. Strasburg was able to play catch Thursday.
"He went out early and he was throwing," manager Davey Johnson said. "He threw a lot before (pitching coach Steve McCatty) got there. He was feeling real frisky, and Cat had to cut him short. But he's champing at the bit to get back on the rubber."
Strasburg is eligible to come off the disabled list June 16, and he would be on normal rest to do so if he avoids any setbacks following Tuesday's session.