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Stephen Strasburg | Starting Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (24) / 7/20/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Stephen Strasburg gave up two runs -- one earned -- over eight innings as the Nationals vanquished the Padres 6-2 on Thursday.
He walked three and struck out four, hurling 117 pitches before ceding to Rafael Soriano. Strasburg again wasn't at his best -- only 68 of those tosses were strikes -- but he handcuffed San Diego regardless. The 24-year-old right-hander has been considered a fantasy disappointment to this point, despite possessing a 2.83 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 55/18 K/BB rate. If everyone were judged similarly, we'd all be unemployed. May 17 - 12:49 AM

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Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg allowed four runs -- though none were earned -- as the Nationals lost to the Cubs on Saturday.

Strasburg was not sharp and got no support from his defense in the ugly all-around effort by Washington. The right-hander allowed five hits and walked two while striking out seven. He will carry a 1-5 record, 3.10 ERA and 1.18 WHIP into his next start against the Padres.
May 11 - 7:23 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg yielded four earned runs in seven innings but the Nationals beat the Pirates on Saturday.

Strasburg made it through the outing without feeling any more tightness in his right forearm, but it was not an overly pretty effort. He allowed five hits -- including two home runs -- while issuing one walk. The 24-year-old right-hander will carry a 3.45 ERA and 1.15 WHIP into his next scheduled start against the Cubs.
May 4 - 7:09 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg (arm) tossed a free and easy bullpen session on Wednesday at Turner Field.

Strasburg complained of some mild forearm tightness in his last outing, but he has been cleared of any structural damage and will be able to take his next turn in the Nationals' starting rotation (on Saturday against the Pirates). The talented 24-year-old right-hander owns a 3.13 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 36/12 K/BB ratio in 37 1/3 innings (six starts) this season. But he is 1-4.
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter
May 1 - 5:13 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Tuesday that Stephen Strasburg's arm is "structurally perfect" and he's not expected to miss a start.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that Strasburg felt "forearm tightness" during Monday's start against the Braves. It's not clear whether he underwent an MRI, but Rizzo says that Strasburg has "no problem" and only suffered "irritation" in his forearm, possibly related to overuse of a muscle stimulation machine prior to his start on Monday. Furthermore, Rizzo said the muscle issue is not related to the elbow ligament that was repaired in his Tommy John surgery in 2010. It's good news for now, but we should know more in the coming days.
Source: Washington Post
Apr 30 - 12:22 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg (forearm) said that he will not miss his next start.

The Nationals might take the decision out of his hands, but it's a good sign that the forearm tightness he's dealing with isn't serious. Strasburg has been given medication and will be examined further by the team's medical staff before they make a decision about his next outing.
Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
Apr 29 - 10:55 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson revealed after Monday's game that Stephen Strasburg is dealing with tightness in his right forearm.

Uh oh. The Nationals are giving Strasburg medication and will have him evaluated by team doctors before it's determined whether he'll make his next scheduled start. You'd have to think, especially with Strasburg having previously undergone Tommy John surgery, that the club will play it safe and hold him out for at least one outing. The right-hander holds an un-Strasburg-like 3.13 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP this season.
Source: Dan Kolko on Twitter
Apr 29 - 10:21 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg wasn't involved in the decision after allowing two runs in six innings against the Braves on Monday.

Strasburg allowed the leadoff man to reach in every innings until finally turning in a dominant sixth in which he fanned all three batters he faced. If not for the Braves making a couple of outs on the basepaths, he might not have even lasted until the sixth. While a 3.13 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP are hardly poor, this isn't the Strasburg we were expecting to see this year.
Apr 29 - 10:17 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg took his fourth loss after allowing three runs in seven innings Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Strasburg recovered nicely after a three-run first inning today, but he again got little help from the offense. Actually, he singled and came around to score the Nationals' only run while he was in the game. It was one of just nine runs the Nationals have scored in his five appearances this season.
Apr 24 - 4:32 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg fell to 1-3 on the year after he gave up four runs (two earned) in six innings in a loss to the Mets on Friday.

Strasburg allowed two runs in the first and two more in the sixth, but he was pretty dominant in-between. However, with Matt Harvey dealing on the other side, it was enough to cost him the victory. He struck out six and walked two in the loss and will carry a 2.96 ERA into his start against the Cardinals next week.
Apr 19 - 10:40 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg allowed two unearned runs over six innings Saturday in a loss to the Braves.

Strasburg gave up a two-run homer to Evan Gattis in the third inning, but the runs were unearned because of an error by Ryan Zimmerman on the previous play. The Nats' ace struck out seven and walked just one while throwing 112 pitches. While Strasburg took the loss, it was a nice bounce-back performance after he was ripped for six runs in 5 1/3 innings last Sunday. He'll carry a 2.95 ERA into a start against the Mets next Friday in New York.
Apr 13 - 4:02 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg was touched up for six runs over just 5 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Reds.

He gave up nine hits and walked four, throwing 114 pitches on the day. The Reds hung a three-spot on Strasburg in the first frame, and the knocked him out with another three runs in the sixth. It's a rare blowup start from the youngster, but a rebound next weekend against the Braves should be expected.
Apr 7 - 4:48 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg went seven scoreless innings Monday in the Nationals' season-opening win over the Marlins.

Strasburg cruised through his seven frames, allowing only three hits, fanning three batters and walking none. He was lifted after only 80 pitches, which suggests that the Nationals are still treating the ace right-hander with great care. He will hopefully be allowed to go 100 pitches in his next scheduled start against the Reds.
Apr 1 - 3:26 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg yielded three runs in six innings Friday in a loss to the Tigers.

Strasburg took a comebacker off his left (non-throwing) thumb in the contest, but he kept pitching afterwards. He struck out five and walked one today. The Nationals have already named him their Opening Day starter.
Mar 22 - 4:57 PM
Stephen Strasburg - S - Nationals

Stephen Strasburg struck out eight batters in 5 1/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Astros.

After a few rough outings to start the spring, Strasburg looked like his old self Saturday. On the afternoon, the 24-year-old right-hander allowed only one run, a solo home run to Rick Ankiel. After being named the Nationals' Opening Day starter last week, Strasburg looks to be rounding into shape nicely.
Mar 16 - 9:28 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kurt Suzuki
2Wilson Ramos
3Jhonatan Solano
1B1Adam LaRoche
2Tyler Moore
3Chad Tracy
2B1Danny Espinosa
2Steve Lombardozzi
SS1Ian Desmond
3B1Ryan Zimmerman
LF1Bryce Harper
2Roger Bernadina
3Eury Perez
CF1Denard Span
RF1Jayson Werth
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Stephen Strasburg
2Gio Gonzalez
3Jordan Zimmermann
4Dan Haren
5Ross Detwiler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Soriano
2Drew Storen
3Tyler Clippard
4Craig Stammen
5Ryan Mattheus
6Henry Rodriguez
7Christian Garcia
8Zach Duke