Stephen Strasburg
35-Year-Old
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 2/1/2025
2023 Stats
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0-0
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May serve as veteran mentor in camp
President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo said Wednesday that Strasburg (shoulder) won't participate in spring training but could report to Nationals camp at some point to work with the younger pitchers on the staff, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The 35-year-old right-hander is effectively retired from professional baseball while he's struggled to recover from his July 2021 thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. However, Strasburg remains on the Nationals' 40-man roster while he and Washington ownership have thus far been unable to finalize an agreement regarding the $105 million he's still owed over the next three seasons on the seven-year, $245 million contract he signed in December 2019. Strasburg will forfeit the remainder of the salary he's owed if he retires without coming to a formal agreement with Washington, while ownership is presumably keen on recouping at least a portion of their financial commitment. Even if retirement negotiations aren't completed anytime soon, the Nationals will at least be able to open up a spot on the 40-man roster by placing Strasburg on the 60-day injured list.
The 35-year-old right-hander is effectively retired from professional baseball while he's struggled to recover from his July 2021 thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. However, Strasburg remains on the Nationals' 40-man roster while he and Washington ownership have thus far been unable to finalize an agreement regarding the $105 million he's still owed over the next three seasons on the seven-year, $245 million contract he signed in December 2019. Strasburg will forfeit the remainder of the salary he's owed if he retires without coming to a formal agreement with Washington, while ownership is presumably keen on recouping at least a portion of their financial commitment. Even if retirement negotiations aren't completed anytime soon, the Nationals will at least be able to open up a spot on the 40-man roster by placing Strasburg on the 60-day injured list.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
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-52%
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BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .350 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 2 | |||
Since 2021vs Right | .167 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | |||
2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2022vs Left | .667 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |||
2022vs Right | .286 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |||
2021vs Left | .294 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 1 | |||
2021vs Right | .130 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 3 | |||
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Since 2021Home | 1.65 | 0.86 | 16.1 | 9.4 | 3.9 | ||||
Since 2021Away | 13.50 | 2.60 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 8.1 | ||||
2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 13.50 | 2.14 | 4.2 | 9.6 | 3.9 | ||||
2021Home | 1.65 | 0.86 | 16.1 | 9.4 | 3.9 | ||||
2021Away | 13.50 | 3.00 | 5.1 | 6.8 | 11.8 | ||||
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In part due to the inability to work with the Nationals training staff during the lockout, Strasburg wasn't fully recovered from undergoing thoracic outlet surgery in July of 2021. He spent the first half rehabbing with bullpen sessions and three minor league starts before debuting on June 9. That turned out to be Strasburg's only appearance as he felt more discomfort after the outing. Strasburg is attempting to strengthen his neck and shoulder, but the recovery rate from thoracic outlet syndrome is a mixed bag. Strasburg is a wild card coming into this season. Even on the off chance he's healthy, he hasn't accumulated even 50 innings since compiling 209 innings in 2019. A late pick in a league with an IL is defensible, but nothing more.
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Negotiating retirement terms
Strasburg (shoulder) and the Nationals are still negotiating the terms of his retirement and his scheduled press conference Saturday has been canceled, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
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Retiring at age 35
Strasburg (neck/shoulder) is planning to announce his retirement from baseball in September, Jesse Dougherty and Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post report.
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Dealing with 'severe nerve damage'
Strasburg (neck/shoulder) has been completely shut down from all rehab activities for more than a month while dealing with "severe nerve damage," Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
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Placed on 60-day IL
The Nationals placed Strasburg (ribs/shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Thursday while he continues to experience symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome.
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Likely to open on 60-day IL
The Nationals are expected to place Strasburg (ribs/shoulder) on the 60-day injured list to begin the season, a source tells Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post.
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