Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' pitcher Stephen Strasburg makes his way back to the mound as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila rounds the bases following his sixth-inning grand slam on Tuesday night. (Associated Press photo)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, top, delivers against Los Angeles Dodgers' A.J. Ellis during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, July 19, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Stephen Strasburg allowed seven earned runs in two innings on Friday night, making the Nationals' 8-3 loss to the Marlins statistically the worst start of his major league career. (Associated Press photo)
Stephen Strasburg tossed seven scoreless innings over the Brewers on Tuesday night, but it was for naught as the Nationals lost 4-0. (Associated Press photo)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Washington Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty, left, talks with starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Washington. Strasburg has been placed on the disabled list. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)