Stephen Strasburg

Stephen Strasburg rejected his one-year, $17.8 million qualifying offer.

Fantasy Impact

As expected. Strasburg now has draft pick compensation tied to his contract status but that won't be an issue for the World Series MVP. He's going to land a mammoth contract anyways.

The Nationals extended a one-year, $17.8 million qualifying offer to Stephen Strasburg.

Fantasy Impact

Strasburg opted out of the final four years of his contract and is now set to test free agency. The World Series MVP should do very well for himself this winter.

Nationals starting pitcher and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg plans to opt out of the final four years and $100M of his contract today and become a free agent, according to a report from ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan.

Fantasy Impact

Despite having $100M remaining on his contract, Strasburg will likely get more than that on the open market due to both his career thus far and recent success. In the 2019 regular season, Strasburg pitched to a 3.32 ERA with 251 strikeouts over 209 innings.

Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg allowed one earned run on four hits and no walks while striking out 10 batters over six innings in Thursday's win over the Phillies. The win brings him to 18-6 on the year.

Fantasy Impact

Strasburg finishes off a solid year with a 3.32 ERA and 251 strikeouts over 209 innings.

Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg tossed seven shutout innings in a no-decision against the Marlins on Saturday, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out six.

Fantasy Impact

Strasburg left with the lead after a dominating performance on Saturday, but the Washington bullpen imploded in a game that would end up going extra innings. He will now take a 3.37 ERA into his next start against the Phillies at home.