Stephen Strasburg

Stephen Strasburg isn't listed among the healthy pitchers at Washington Nationals' spring training and will not be a full participant.

Fantasy Impact

Strasburg's health has taken a nose dive on the heels of winning the 2019 World Series and World Series MVP. He's pitched just 31 1/3 innings over the last three seasons and is currently recovering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery, a wildly unpredictable procedure when it comes to recovery and performance. Now 34, the right-hander's future continues to look murky as ever.

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is throwing near his Washington home.

Fantasy Impact

The news is mildly encouraging as Strasburg was shut down for the 2022 season after making just one start and eventually undergoing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery. The 2019 World Series MVP has pitched just 31 1/3 innings across three seasons after winning the title due to a myriad of injuries. At age 34 and coming off a wildly uncertain injury, Strasburg's future remains cloudy as ever despite his continued throwing.

Stephen Strasburg will be shut down for the remainder of the 2022 season. He is dealing with a nerve issue, similar to the thoracic outlet injury in 2021, but will not surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Strasburg has only taken the mound seven times for the Nationals since the start of the 2020 season. In 2022, he pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing eight hits, two walks, and seven earned runs. No one really knows what 2023 will look like for Strasburg, but shutting him down in a lost year for the Nationals makes sense for both him and the club.

Stephen Strasburg will not make his scheduled start tomorrow and will return to the injured list, according to Dave Martinez.

Fantasy Impact

The nature of Strasburg's injury is unclear, but he reportedly felt "weird" after throwing a bullpen session and he's currently getting an MRI. Martinez says the Nationals will know more tomorrow but in the meantime, if you were planning to start him this week, get him out of your lineups. And regardless, at this point, don't plan on much from Strasburg for the remainder of the season.

Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg struggled in his first start on the mound of the season Thursday, allowing seven runs on eight hits while also walking two and striking out five in 4 2/3 innings pitched in the Nationals' 7-4 loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Strasburg was unable to fool hitters in his first start Thursday, allowing a .500 BABIP. The veteran right-hander will look to regain his form as the season moves forward.