Washington Nationals RHP Stephen Strasburg expected to start Sunday

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg expects to make his scheduled start on Sunday, he told reporters on Friday.

Strasburg missed Monday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to an upper back strain. The right-hander said he was injured during a weight room workout.

Strasburg said two ribs were out of alignment and later adjusted back into place.

Strasburg threw a light bullpen session Friday and didn't have any setbacks, making it a near-certainty he will start the contest against the Milwaukee Brewers.

"I think that's the plan," Strasburg told reporters.

The missed start on Monday prevented a marquee matchup between Strasburg and Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. Strasburg is 10-0 with a 2.90 ERA in 14 starts this season.