Stephen Strasburg Fantasy Baseball News
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: Throws off mound
Stephen Strasburg (hand) threw off a mound Friday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.Strasburg is on track for a normal spring after missing most of the 2020 season due to a hand injury that eventually required surgery. Manager Dave Martinez said that the right-hander looked good and didn’t have any issues following his throwing session Friday. Strasburg is in “preparation mode, not rehabilitation mode” to begin spring training, and he’ll attempt to remain healthy ahead of the regular season.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: On track for normal spring
Stephen Strasburg (hand) is in “preparation mode, not rehabilitation mode” per general manager Mike Rizzo and will throw a bullpen session Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.Strasburg made just two poor starts last season before being shut down with carpal neuritis and eventually undergoing surgery. The uncommon injury raises some doubts about his ability to return to form, especially considering that he hasn’t exactly been a paragon of health throughout his 11-year career. The Washington Nationals’ confidence in him is undoubtedly a good sign, but he’ll need to demonstrate that health on the mound this spring before that confidence can be shared by fantasy players.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: On track for spring training
Stephen Strasburg (hand) has resumed throwing and is expected to be ready for spring training, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.It’s been a roller coaster pair of seasons for Strasburg, who signed a seven-year, $245 million contract after his strong (and finally fully healthy) 2019 campaign helped the Washington Nationals to a World Series win but followed it up with a very disappointing showing in 2020. He made just two ineffective starts before being shut down due to carpal tunnel neuritis and eventually underwent surgery in late August. While it’s certainly encouraging to hear that the Nationals are confident in his readiness for the 2021 season, his long injury history means the team has plenty of reason to be cautious should he suffer any setbacks.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: Undergoing surgery Wednesday
Stephen Strasburg will undergo surgery Wednesday to address the carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.The 32-year-old has already effectively been ruled out for the season after being transferred to the 45-day injured list Saturday, and it’s now just a matter of him going under the knife and beginning the rehab process. Strasburg had the nerve issue crop up before his first start of the season in July, and he returned a couple weeks later before again shutting things down. The right-hander is expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training next year.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: Season officially over
Stephen Strasburg (hand) was transferred to the Washington Nationals’ 60-day injured list Saturday, effectively ending his 2020 season, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.This announcement comes just a week after Strasburg was placed on the 10-day injured list with carpal tunnel neuritis. The 2019 World Series MVP has been dealing with the nerve issue in his right hand since the season began and will now be forced to miss the remainder of 2020 after making just two starts. In a corresponding move, the Nationals have purchased the contract of Wil Crowe, who will make his first major-league start during the second half of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Marlins.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: Dealing with carpal tunnel
Stephen Strasburg (hand) visited a nerve specialist and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.The 32-year-old has been battling the nerve issue in his right hand all season, and the specific cause has now been determined. Strasburg and the team will determine the next step in his recovery, with surgery being one potential option. He doesn’t have an official timeline for his return, but he’s unlikely to be retaking the mound in the immediate future and could be lost for the season.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: Heading to injured list
Stephen Strasburg was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.Strasburg has dealt with a nerve issue in his right hand since the beginning of the season, and it flared up during the first inning of Friday’s game against the Orioles. Although he pitched through the injury over the past few weeks, he’ll now get some time to recover before heading back to the mound. It’s unclear how long Strasburg will be sidelined as a result of the injury.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: Departs with apparent injury
Stephen Strasburg left Friday’s game in the first inning with an apparent injury, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.Strasburg gave up two runs in the first inning of Friday’s originally scheduled game, and he was visited by an athletic trainer after throwing just 16 pitches. He exited the game with an undisclosed issue. The nature and severity of the injury are unclear.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: Struggles in return to mound
Stephen Strasburg allowed five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two over 4.1 innings in Sunday’s contest against the Orioles. The game was suspended in the sixth inning.Strasburg made his season debut after working through a nerve issue in his hand over the last few weeks. The right-hander tossed four clean frames to begin the game, but things unraveled in the fifth inning. He forced an out to begin the frame but then gave up five hits and one walk, which turned into five runs and led to his removal. Strasburg said after the game that he could feel the nerve irritation during the fifth inning but didn’t think that he’s doing long-term damage, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. His next start should come on the road Friday against Baltimore.
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Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg: Cleared to start Sunday
Strasurg (hand) will make his season debut Sunday against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.Stephen Strasburg was expected to start the Washington Nationals’ second game of the season but was a late scratch due to a nerve issue in his hand, something he’s apparently dealt with before. He maintained his throwing program after his original scratch and has been able to build up to close to a full workload, though he’s not expected to throw more than 80 pitches, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.
