Nats’ Strasburg going back on IL after one start

Washington Nationals beginning pitcher Stephen Strasburg goes again on the injured listing.

Supervisor Dave Martinez stated Monday that Strasburg skilled discomfort Sunday after he threw a bullpen session on Saturday and was set to have an MRI. He had been scheduled to begin Tuesday night time towards the Atlanta Braves after making his season debut final week.

“He threw his bullpen [on Saturday]. The following day he did not really feel so good,” Martinez stated. “We had been hoping it was simply one thing that might go away. It did not. In the present day, we despatched him to get an MRI. We have no outcomes again but.”

The 33-year-old right-hander allowed seven runs, eight hits and two walks in 4⅔ innings towards the Miami Marlins in that begin, taking the loss. He additionally struck out 5 and hit a batter whereas averaging simply 91.9 mph along with his fastball.

“He stated he felt good after the sport,” Martinez stated. “He stated [his] legs felt fatigued, which was regular. However apart from that, he stated he felt effective.”

Earlier than that, the three-time All-Star and 2019 World Collection MVP had not pitched in a serious league recreation since June 1 final yr, spending a lot of the time recovering from surgical procedure on July 28 to right thoracic outlet syndrome, a compression of nerves, arteries or veins close to the neck or armpit. He had made three minor league rehabilitation begins.

The Nationals signed him to a seven-year, $245 million extension in December 2019, however due to accidents, he has made simply eight main league begins since signing that contract, going 1-4 with a 6.89 ERA in these video games.

The previous No. 1 total choose is 113-62 with a 3.24 ERA in his main league profession.

The Related Press contributed to this report.