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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of the baseball game against the Pittsburg Piriates in Washington, Tuesday June 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Marinez Monsivais)

LOVERRO: Strasburg’s arm should have alerted baseball years ago to pitching crisis

By Thom Loverro

FILE - Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws live batting practice in a drizzle during the team's spring training baseball workout March 15, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP whose career was derailed by injuries, officially was listed by Major League Baseball on Saturday, April 6, 2024, as being retired. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals reach retirement agreement: reports

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick, appears during a news conference with the Washington Nationals baseball team at Nationals Park in Washington, Aug. 21, 2009. 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/Charles Dharapak, File)

Strasburg retirement presser canceled

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, on June 9, 2022, in Miami. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says Strasburg’s status for 2023 is up in the air after a series of injuries limited the pitcher to one start this season. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File) **FILE**

Report: Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg plans to retire

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, on June 9, 2022, in Miami. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says Strasburg’s status for 2023 is up in the air after a series of injuries limited the pitcher to one start this season. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg stops rehab, remains shut down

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws live batting practice in a drizzle during the team's spring training baseball workout March 15, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Strasburg is scheduled to make his season debut against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. The 33-year-old Strasburg has been sidelined for most of the past two seasons. He underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer and has not pitched since June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Nationals’ Strasburg doesn’t report to spring training following setback

Associated Press

Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo talks to season ticket holders before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 27, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Three questions facing the Nationals this offseason

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

In this May 18, 2019 file photo, Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis swings for the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File) **FILE**

Davis’ Orioles contract an infamous comparison for Nationals, Strasburg

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws live batting practice during the team's spring training baseball workout, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) **FILE**

Starters Strasburg, Ross to soon throw to live hitters while rehabbing injuries

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, center, talks with manager Dave Martinez and a member of the team's medical staff before exiting a baseball game in then second inning against Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Neck strain just the latest injury hiccup in Strasburg’s 12-year MLB career

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, center, talks with manager Dave Martinez and a member of the team's medical staff before exiting a baseball game in then second inning against Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg exits with right trapezius muscle tightness, sparking concern

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Stephen Strasburg calls tunnel ‘spy camera’ a ‘joke’

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates his double during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg warms up in the bullpen before a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Strasburg leaves start early with leg issue; ‘nothing major’

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) walks to the bullpen before a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg unconcerned by calf strain in second spring training start

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws to the Baltimore Orioles during an exhibition baseball game, Monday, July 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Stephen Strasburg is back without numbness, ready to go for Nationals

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, right, walks with a member of the training staff as he heads to the dugout after leaving the game during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, in this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, that Strasburg “is in preparation mode not in rehabilitation mode” at spring training after having surgery in 2020. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Nats’ Strasburg: ‘Numbness in my whole hand’ led to surgery

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets in Washington, in this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, file photo. The last spring training of Max Scherzer's $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he -- or the team -- would prefer. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Scherzer’s ankle keeping him off mound in deal’s last spring

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg might require surgery

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg heads to the dugout after leaving the game during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

World Series MVP Strasburg on IL with nerve issue in hand

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press