Manager Dusty Baker said Monday that either Giolito or A.J. Cole will be given Stephen Strasburg's (elbow) Saturday start against the Rockies, Mark Zuckerman of MASN reports.

EDGE Analysis

In three starts for the Nationals this season, Giolito has posted a 4.91 ERA, never lasting more than four innings. Cole, on the other hand, was impressive in his season debut Monday, allowing four runs over seven innings in a loss against Baltimore. Nonetheless, Baker would not commit to a starter going forward.