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Even with John Lannan's demotion and the Nationals using a four-man rotation for about a week, Stephen Strasburg will remain on his once-every-fifth-day schedule. The Nationals, barring injury or rain, have mapped out his pitching outline until the all-star break. In the start before the break, Strasburg will receive an extra day of rest. He'll make four more starts before the break:
June 23 vs. Royals
June 28 at Braves
July 3 vs. Mets
July 9 vs. Giants
The Nationals will use the all-star break to rest Strasburg and stunt his inning total, which will allow them to pitch him deeper into the season. The Nationals open the second half in Florida against the Marlins, but Strasburg may skip that series all together.
"We'll probably bring him back not the first day, maybe not the second, maybe not even that first series down in Florida," Manager Jim Riggleman said. "We're not sure yet. That's where we're really trying to buy some time with his innings count."
June 23 vs. Royals
June 28 at Braves
July 3 vs. Mets
July 9 vs. Giants
The Nationals will use the all-star break to rest Strasburg and stunt his inning total, which will allow them to pitch him deeper into the season. The Nationals open the second half in Florida against the Marlins, but Strasburg may skip that series all together.
"We'll probably bring him back not the first day, maybe not the second, maybe not even that first series down in Florida," Manager Jim Riggleman said. "We're not sure yet. That's where we're really trying to buy some time with his innings count."
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