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FILE - Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg acknowledges the fans as he comes off the field after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Washington. Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to announce his retirement, ending a career that began as a No. 1 draft pick, included 2019 World Series MVP honors and was derailed by injuries, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, because Strasburg has not spoken publicly about his plans.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

LOVERRO: Strasburg earned place in hearts of fans, teammates

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle throws out the ceremonial first pitch after announcing his retirement before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Washington. Former Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle was hired by the club as a pitching strategist, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Sean Doolittle was hired by the Washington Nationals as a pitching strategist

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle delivers to the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, June 13, 2018. Sean Doolittle has decided to retire from baseball after more than a decade pitching in the majors that included helping the Washington Nationals win the World Series in 2019. Doolittle announced his decision in a lengthy social media post Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle takes the field for a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Washington. The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets are scheduled to play on opening day, Thursday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Sean Doolittle signs minor-league deal to stay with Nationals

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle takes the field for a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Washington. The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets are scheduled to play on opening day, Thursday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle moved to 60-day injured list

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle takes the field for a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Washington. The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets are scheduled to play on opening day, Thursday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle on injured list with sprained elbow

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle takes the field for a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Washington. The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets are scheduled to play on opening day, Thursday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Nationals finalize roster ahead of opening day game vs. Mets

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays' Nelson Cruz connects on an RBI-double against the Boston Red Sox during the 10th inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston. A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the free agent slugger and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Nationals sign Nelson Cruz, bring back Sean Doolittle

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Sean Doolittle works against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Sean Doolittle expects ‘wave of emotion’ upon return to Nationals Park

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle delivers a pitch during an intersquad baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Friday, July 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Sean Doolittle, former Nationals reliever, signs with Cincinnati Reds

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle throws during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros, in Washington. The Nationals told their minor leaguers on Monday, June 1, 2020, they will receive their full weekly stipends of $400 at least through June after Washington reliever Sean Doolittle tweeted that the team’s major league players would cover a planned cut in those payments. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Sean Doolittle wants fans to wear masks so MLB season can happen

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle follows through on a pitch to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Nationals players plan to donate money to minor leaguers after organization cuts stipends

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle throws during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros, in Washington. The Nationals told their minor leaguers on Monday, June 1, 2020, they will receive their full weekly stipends of $400 at least through June after Washington reliever Sean Doolittle tweeted that the team’s major league players would cover a planned cut in those payments. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Nationals change course, pay minor leaguers full stipend

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle throws during spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) *FILE**

Nationals closer Sean Doolittle calmed by lavender oil on glove

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton and pitcher Sean Doolittle celebrate the World Series baseball championship during a rally following the parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) **FILE**

Sean Doolittle, Mike Trout hammer Rob Manfred over ‘piece of metal’ trophy crack

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer celebrates with the trophy after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros in Houston. The Nationals head to spring training with mostly the same squad that won the World Series. They are counting again on being led by a star-studded rotation featuring Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, along with slugger Juan Soto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

MLB stars hammer Manfred over ‘piece of metal’ trophy crack

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

In this Nov. 16, 2019, photo Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a presidential forum at the California Democratic Party's convention in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) **FILE**

Bernie Sanders backs Sean Doolittle over MLB minor leagues contraction

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez waves after being relieved after giving up his first hit during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Anibal Sanchez draws raves as Nationals win opener

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, follows through after hitting an RBI-sacrifice fly off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 12, 2019, in Philadelphia. Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp, right, looks on. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Nationals reinstate Sean Doolittle, Ryan Zimmerman from injured list

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times