Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) has been completely shut down from any rehab activities for more than a month, according to three people familiar with the situation, and there is increasing doubt that he'll ever pitch again. The 34-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in a game since last June, when he was trying to return from surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. Three people have described his complications as "severe nerve damage." His current plan ...

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) began throwing off a mound a few weeks ago in D.C. and made it through his first throwing session with no issues, but he then reported the return of his nerve issue following his second session. Manger Dave Martinez said there's no timetable for Strasburg at this time. The 34-year-old oft-injured right-hander isn't with the rest of the team at spring training in Florida and is currently rehabbing in D.C. Strasburg had ...

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) is throwing near his home in D.C., but his pitching prognosis remains unclear after thoracic outlet surgery. Strasburg had surgery in July of 2021 but made only one start last season before being shut down again. With just eight total starts over the last three seasons due to injuries, it's understandable if fantasy managers want nothing to do with the 34-year-old right-hander in 2023. We'll keep a close eye on his ...

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said on Thursday that starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) "feels a little bit better," but he isn't going to throw anytime soon. The Nationals aren't ruling out a return for Strasburg this year, but it seems unlikely. "If you do the math for him to come back, he's gonna need a while," Martinez said. Strasburg went on the injured list back on June 13 and only made one start before going back on the shelf, allowing seven earned runs on eight hits ...

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg (ribs) is not expected to return in 2022, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. While he won't need to undergo thoracic outlet surgery once again, he is dealing with a nerve issue that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the year. Strasburg was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his ribs. The 33-year-old just can't catch a break these days. His 2022 season comes to an end after just one ...

To make room for the return of Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez from the 60-day injured list on Thursday, the Nationals moved starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) to the 60-day injured list, according to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo. Strasburg landed on the 15-day injured list on June 14 due to a stress reaction in his ribs, and he'll now be out until at least the middle of August. With Washington sitting in dead-last in the National ...

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) is having a recurrence of thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms following his season debut for the team. The Nationals only announced that he felt some pain after a bullpen session, and while there isn't an official diagnosis, the fear is that it's the same issue. Strasburg had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer, and while his velocity was down in his only outing, there were some good signs despite allowing seven earned ...

The Washington Nationals placed starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been diagnosed with a stress reaction of his ribs. Strasburg tossed a bullpen session on Saturday and had reportedly "felt weird" after the session. We weren't privy to much information at the time, but we have some clarity on the issue now. Strasburg only managed to make one start after being activated from the injured list last week. He was hit hard in his only outing, ...

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will not be making his scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. He will instead be returning to the injured list. Nationals manager Dave Martinez stated that Strasberg "felt weird" after completing a bullpen session on Saturday. Martinez didn't give any context as to what exactly felt weird for Strasburg and no injury designation has been given by the team yet. This is extremely unfortunate news for Strasburg, who made his ...

The Washington Nationals have activated starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) from the 10-day injured list. He is set to make his 2022 debut in Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Strasburg underwent thoracic outlet surgery over the offseason and has been brought back slowly ever since. The 33-year-old only made five starts last year due to injuries and went 1-2 with a 4.57 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. The Nationals will likely be cautious with him, but he's still worth rostering ...