MLB Lists Stephen Strasburg as Retired, Ending Standoff with Nationals

Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, has officially been listed as retired by Major League Baseball after a career plagued by injuries. The hard-throwing right-hander, known for his 100-plus mph fastball, led the Washington Nationals to their first championship in 2019 but has struggled with injuries, including thoracic outlet syndrome. Despite signing a lucrative contract in 2019, Strasburg has thrown only 528 pitches in the majors and did not report to spring training in 2023 or 2024. He finishes his career with a 113-62 record and a 3.24 ERA in 247 regular-season starts, all with the Nationals.