Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg retires after a successful but injury-plagued career
Published: 07 April 2024 at 03:10
Baseball
Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, officially retired from baseball after playing 13 seasons with the Washington Nationals, earning three All-Star selections. He led the Nationals to the 2019 World Series title, notably with a 5-0 record and a 1.98 ERA in five postseason starts. Despite his success, Strasburg's career was marred by injuries, including Tommy John surgery, carpal tunnel surgery in 2020, and thoracic outlet syndrome since 2022.
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