Diamond Cuts: Looking Ahead

While a select set of individuals remain in contention for fantasy glory, the majority of fantasy owners have already shifted focus to next season. With the regular season wrapping up this week, let's take a look at the players who will have a busy offseason focused on recovery and rehab.

Stephen Strasburg

The Nationals withstood the scrutiny and stood by their decision to shut down Strasburg despite the franchise qualifying for the playoffs for the first time in over 70 years. The young right-hander was limited to 159 innings pitching in his first full season since undergoing Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow. He will enter the offseason focused on going through a normal offseason routine and prepare to pitch in 2013 without an innings cap. A healthy and refreshed Strasburg will be an elite fantasy pitcher capable of posting big numbers.

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