An MRI and X-rays of Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg's right shoulder revealed inflammation but nothing more serious, the club said.

"No cuff damage. No labral damage, so that's good news" Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said. It is unclear when Strasburg will make his next start.

Strasburg, 5-2 with a 2.32 ERA is a rookie season that is living up to its considerable hype, was pulled from Tuesday's start when he had trouble getting his arm loose warming up in the bullpen. (Details here).

Replacement starter Miguel Batista, a 39-year-old journeyman, heard scattered boos from the sellout crowd at Nationals Park when he was announced as the starter, but pitched five scoreless innings in Washington's 3-0 victory against Atlanta.

Batista said he understood the fans' reaction. "Imagine if you go there to see Miss Universe - and you end up having Miss Iowa," he said.

By Mike Dodd