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Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 23, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Nationals’ Strasburg leaves game after 2 innings

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Cincinnati. The Reds won 4-3. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting rotation is just as good as the Nationals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg (37) delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, June 17, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Trea Turner, Stephen Strasburg send Nationals to 7-4 win over Mets

By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws to Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson in the first inning of a baseball game in Atlanta, Sunday, May 21, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Stephen Strasburg strikes out season-high 11, Nationals top Braves

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Nationals reinstate RHP Strasburg from paternity list

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg works against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Stephen Strasburg headed to paternity list, next start pushed back

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) winds up during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals need extra inning, Murphy to top Phillies 3-2

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg smiles during a media availability before a canceled exhibition baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Washington. Strasburg will be the opening day starter. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg’s Opening Day start further entrenches him in Washington baseball

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

It’s a stretch: Nats’ Strasburg may ditch windup

By Chuck King - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Strasburg hopes runs by beach prep him for 162-game marathon

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

$FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016 file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer pitches in the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park in Washington. Scherzer is dealing with pain from a fractured knuckle on his pitching hand that arose late last year, and Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker says the team is making plans in case his ace isn't ready to go when next season begins. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)$

Scherzer’s knuckle causing pain; Nats make contingency plans

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos goes down with a knee injury during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Washington. Ramos had surgery Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, on his right knee and his rehabilitation is expected to take six-to-eight months. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Wilson Ramos, Stephen Strasburg injuries left holes, prompt questions

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg walk on the field during baseball batting practice at Nationals Park, in Washington. Strasburg's bullpen session at Dodger Stadium was cut short after the Nationals pitcher experienced discomfort in his right elbow. Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, that Strasburg threw 30 or 31 pitches instead of the scheduled 35 in Monday's session. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Nats’ Baker says Strasburg wouldn’t be available for NLCS

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg walk on the field during baseball batting practice at Nationals Park, in Washington. Strasburg's bullpen session at Dodger Stadium was cut short after the Nationals pitcher experienced discomfort in his right elbow. Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, that Strasburg threw 30 or 31 pitches instead of the scheduled 35 in Monday's session. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Stephen Strasburg will not be available for the NLCS, if Nationals make it

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg walk on the field during baseball batting practice at Nationals Park, in Washington. Strasburg's bullpen session at Dodger Stadium was cut short after the Nationals pitcher experienced discomfort in his right elbow. Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, that Strasburg threw 30 or 31 pitches instead of the scheduled 35 in Monday's session. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Strasburg has ‘discomfort’ in right elbow in bullpen session

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg talks with reporters after throwing his first bullpen session since his injury, before Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg throws second bullpen session, feels a ‘little discomfort’ toward end

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg looks on before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Stephen Strasburg throws bullpen session, says he feels good

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy has not played a game since Sept. 21 and has only pinch hit since Sept. 17. The Nationals are keeping him from playing in a game to make sure he's ready for the postseason so he doesn't aggravate his strained buttock. (Associated Press Photographs)

Nationals try to get healthy, stay sharp with week left before playoffs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg pauses in the dugout during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Washington. Strasburg left Wednesday's game with an injury. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg says pain has subsided, but he was ‘alarmed’ on mound

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals trainer Paul Lessard escorts starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg off the field during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Washington. Hours after he was activated from the disabled list, Strasburg left in the third inning of Wednesday night's game against the Braves. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg ligament OK

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times