Strasburg (neck) is scheduled to meet with a specialist Monday before the next step in his rehab program is decided, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Since the All-Star break, Strasburg has experienced two setbacks in his recovery from the neck strain, so the Nationals will send him in for another medical evaluation. Washington is hopeful the checkup will provide an answer regarding why Strasburg is able to complete long-toss sessions without issue yet continues to experience recurring discomfort when he throws off a mound. The injury has kept Strasburg on the shelf since early June, and given the multiple setbacks he's incurred in addition to the extensive buildup time he'll require as he advances through a throwing program, he's likely multiple weeks away from returning from the injured list. Fantasy managers in shallower leagues with limited bench or IL spots available could be better off cutting bait with Strasburg at this point rather than waiting on his potential return.