Strasburg threw 71 pitches in a Double - A rehab start Wednesday night , followed by nine more in the bullpen .
Williams said RHP Stephen Strasburg ( neck tightness ) could return to the Nationals ' rotation following his Saturday bullpen session .
RHP threw 71 pitches in a Double - A rehab start Wednesday night , followed by nine more in the bullpen .
Williams said RHP Stephen Strasburg ( neck tightness ) could return to the Nationals ' rotation following his Saturday bullpen session .