Strasburg throws off flat ground at workout

WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was throwing off flat ground during the club’s workout on Tuesday at Nationals Park, but he did nothing more than that.

Strasburg hasn’t pitched in a game since straining the flexor mass in his right arm on Sept. 7 against the Braves.

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Asked if Strasburg could possibly be ready for the National League Championship Series, general manager Mike Rizzo said, “If he’s ready to pitch, he will pitch. That’s as far as I can go with that statement right now. He’s in his … throwing program.”

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