Stephen Strasburg

Strasburg was limited to just five innings in 2020, with an injury that eventually required carpal tunnel syndrome. Although that's a minor surgery, the truth is that fantasy managers have very little data as to the impact and/or successful recovery rate after that surgery for pitchers. Strasburg's a tricky draft pick in any given year - he always provides strong value when he's on the mound, but has only topped 200 innings pitched twice in his career. Now entering his age-33 season, Strasburg will likely again provide excellent overall numbers assuming he shows he's fully recovered in spring training, but anything more than 160 innings is gravy.

Stephen Strasburg to throw bullpen session Friday

Nationals RHP Stephen Strasburg will throw his first bullpen session on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Strasburg was shut down due to carpal tunnel neuritis and underwent surgery in August. He will have a normal spring training and throw his first bullpen session on Friday. Strasburg is expected be a 100 percent by Opening Day. The right-hander owned a 10.80 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and a 2:1 K:BB across 5.0 innings in 2020.