Report: Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg plans to retire

Stephen Strasburg plans to name it a profession.

The Washington Nationals pitcher — the previous World Series MVP who helped convey a championship to the  District earlier than the sport was taken away from him by accidents — will announce his retirement at a press convention early subsequent month, in accordance to a report. The Washington Post reported Thursday that the Nationals have scheduled the presser Sept. 9 for the 35-year-old to make the announcement. 

Strasburg has not performed baseball since June 2022. He has been sidelined due to issues from thoracic outlet syndrome — a uncommon situation that required docs to take away the pitcher’s rib and two neck muscle tissue. The harm, which precipitated nerve harm, has largely restricted Strasburg to only 31 1/3 innings since signing a seven-year, $245 million contract in December 2019.

Back then, Strasburg’s contract was seen as a significant win for the Nationals — the prodigal son who determined to remain dwelling. The Nationals drafted Strasburg first total in 2009, beginning a profession that arrived with an electrical debut and featured a dominant pitcher who was usually sidelined by accidents.

Strasburg’s retirement comes as a shock partially as a result of he nonetheless has three years left on his contract. It is unknown if the Nationals and the pitcher reached a settlement for the cash left on his deal value $35 million yearly.