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2:59 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) Nationals placed Strasburg (thoracic outlet syndrome) on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Andrew Golden of Washington Post reports.
1:40 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) of baseball operations Mike Rizzo said Wednesday that Strasburg (shoulder) won't participate in spring training but could report to Nationals camp at some point to work with the younger pitchers on the staff, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
2:16 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) and the Nationals are still negotiating the terms of his retirement and his scheduled press conference Saturday has been canceled, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
2:32 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck/shoulder) is planning to announce his retirement from baseball in September, Jesse Dougherty and Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post report.
12:32 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck/shoulder) has been completely shut down from all rehab activities for more than a month while dealing with "severe nerve damage," Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
9:57 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) Nationals placed Strasburg (ribs/shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Thursday while he continues to experience symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome.
11:55 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) Nationals are expected to place Strasburg (ribs/shoulder) on the 60-day injured list to begin the season, a source tells Jesse Dougherty of Washington Post.
3:09 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (ribs/shoulder) is scheduled to visit multiple doctors in an effort to form a treatment strategy for his latest nerve-related setback, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:34 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Strasburg (ribs/shoulder) experienced a nerve-related setback during a recent offseason bullpen session and is currently rehabbing in Washington, D.C., Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
3:52 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (ribs/shoulder) is not included among the list of healthy pitchers in Nationals camp, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com.
5:20 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (ribs/shoulder) was taking part in a throwing program near his home Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
3:24 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (ribs) status for 2023 is a "mystery," according to general manager Mike Rizzo, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:06 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Thursday that Strasburg (ribs) "feels a little bit better" than he did since landing on the injured list June 13, but the right-hander has yet to resume throwing, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
9:45 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (ribs) isn't expected to return to action in 2022 after the Nationals transferred him to the 60-day injured list last week, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
3:19 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) Nationals transferred Strasburg (ribs) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday.
4:27 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) who was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, is dealing with a stress reaction of the ribs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:52 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Strasburg (neck) won't make his next scheduled start Tuesday against Atlanta and will be placed on the 15-day injured list after experiencing renewed discomfort following his between-starts bullpen session, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
10:17 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (0-1) took the loss Thursday in Miami, allowing seven runs on eight hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out five in 4.2 innings.
4:18 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his start against the Marlins on Thursday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
5:22 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) will start Thursday's game in Miami, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com
6:30 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) will throw a bullpen session Monday, which would likely put him in line to start Thursday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
10:18 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) tossed six scoreless innings for Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
7:05 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) is making a rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Friday.
6:10 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) struck out six and walked one over five no-hit innings in his second rehab start with Single-A Fredericksburg on Sunday.
11:51 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) is scheduled to make his second rehab start at Single-A Fredericksburg on Sunday, Byron Kerr of MLB.com reports.
9:36 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) is expected to need at least three rehab starts before rejoining the Nationals' rotation, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
1:05 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (thoracic outlet syndrome surgery) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Harrisburg, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
6:27 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) threw 43 pitches over three innings during a simulated game Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
6:49 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) threw two innings in a simulated game at extended spring training Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:49 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Strasburg (neck) is scheduled to throw another simulated game at extended spring training this weekend, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
5:58 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) is scheduled to pitch a two-inning simulated game this week at the Nationals' spring training facility in Florida, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:17 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) will pitch against live hitters Wednesday at the Nationals' spring training facility, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
6:29 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) threw a 37-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
11:51 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that Strasburg (thoracic outlet syndrome surgery) remains limited to throwing off a mound and hasn't advanced to facing hitters in live batting practice, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
11:04 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) may not make his season debut until some time in May, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:06 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) acknowledged that though he felt good during Tuesday's live batting practice session, he may not be ready to go by Opening Day due to the compressed spring training caused by the MLB lockout, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. "I think for me, it's about sticking to the program, and my routine is having a six-week spring training," said , whose 2021 season was cut short after he underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery last July. "I think of all years to try and be aggressive, I don't know if that's necessarily the right year, the right time to do it."
4:02 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck/shoulder) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
1:22 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) general manager Mike Rizzo said Sunday that Strasburg (neck) is in "prep mode" for the start of the regular season, "not rehab mode," Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
3:19 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) will begin throwing Nov. 2, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
1:52 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:41 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) thoracic outlet surgery went well Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
4:57 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) will undergo neurogenic thoracic outlet surgery Wednesday and will not pitch again this season, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
11:39 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) is scheduled to meet with a specialist Monday before the next step in his rehab program is decided, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:56 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) experienced discomfort in his neck again following Wednesday's bullpen session and will back off his throwing program, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
5:39 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) tossed a 27-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
5:58 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) threw long toss Tuesday and will throw another bullpen session Thursday or Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:09 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) felt good after a 32-pitch bullpen session Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
3:51 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) didn't feel right after his simulated game last weekend, so he'll back off from mound work for now, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
11:20 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) took part in a heavy workout Tuesday. one day after throwing 60 pitches in a bullpen session, and Nationals manager Dave Martinez said the right-hander was "getting close" to a rehab assignment, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
8:44 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) completed a 60-pitch bullpen session Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:51 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) threw off the bullpen mound Tuesday for the second time since suffering the injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
2:46 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) completed a 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
10:00 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) is still limited to long toss but has extended his distance to 150 feet, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports. "Stephen still has a ways to go, but he's throwing the ball a little better," manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday.
1:29 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) played catch ahead of Saturday's game against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
1:41 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) played catch in the outfield ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
4:16 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) recent visit with a specialist didn't lead to anything concrete, but he's scheduled for another visit soon, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
9:32 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) Dave Martinez said Sunday that Strasburg (neck) is scheduled to meet with a specialist soon before the Nationals determine the next step in his recovery from nerve irritation, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
5:13 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (neck) hasn't yet resumed throwing, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
5:38 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a neck strain, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
11:55 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) Dave Martinez said Strasburg will undergo an MRI after exiting Tuesday's start in Atlanta with right trapezius tightness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
8:55 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) was removed from Tuesday's start against Atlanta with an apparent injury, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
9:55 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (1-2) was charged with the loss to the Reds on Thursday after allowing three runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out five and issued one walk.
4:03 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) was activated from the injured list as expected ahead of his scheduled start Friday against Baltimore, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
5:47 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) will start Friday's game against the Orioles, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
5:54 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) will throw approximately 55 pitches in an extended bullpen session Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
9:39 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) threw 75 pitches over 4.1 scoreless innings for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports. He gave up two hits and two walks while striking out six.
10:04 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) will make one more rehab start before being activated from the injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports. "We won't activate him until he gets through another round," manager Davey Martinez said Thursday.
12:56 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
4:04 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) threw a 62-pitch sim game Tuesday and the team will determine his next step at the end of the week, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
5:04 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) will pitch in another simulated game Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
2:26 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) threw 35 pitches across two innings in a simulated game Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
10:45 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) will likely need at least three more simulated games or minor-league rehab games after he throws 35-40 pitches to live hitters before Thursday's game, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
4:40 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Strasburg (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 35-to-40-pitch simulated game Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
11:28 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) recently threw off the bullpen mound, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:55 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) threw off flat ground from 200 feet and will throw from a mound this weekend, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports
5:10 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) could throw a bullpen session over the weekend, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
5:53 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) has increased his throwing distance to 150 feet, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
11:30 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (shoulder) has been throwing from 120 feet, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
2:33 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Strasburg (shoulder) felt OK after he threw on flat ground from 75 feet Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
2:07 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that Strasburg (shoulder) doesn't have a clear timetable to return from the 10-day injured list, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
10:39 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) Nationals placed Strasburg on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, Jesse Dougherty of Washington Post reports.
11:45 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (0-1) allowed eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits and five walks while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Cardinals.
8:50 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) didn't factor into the decision in a 2-0 loss to Atlanta during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader, giving up only one hit and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
12:18 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) tossed 83 pitches over four-plus innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, allowing four runs on three hits and five walks while striking out one. Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
9:54 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) manager Dave Martinez said Strasburg (calf) will start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
2:51 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (calf) is on track to make his first turn in the rotation and avoid a trip to the injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
6:35 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (calf) threw 74 pitches across five simulated innings Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
11:15 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (calf) will pitch four innings in a simulated game Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:32 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (calf) will throw on flat ground Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
6:58 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) has been diagnosed with a strained plantaris muscle in his left calf, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:31 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) said his left calf "grabbed" a bit during Sunday's spring start against the Astros, but it's a minor concern and he should be considered day-to-day, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
2:09 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) left Sunday's spring start against the Astros with an apparent leg injury, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
10:39 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) threw 38 pitches over 1.2 innings Tuesday in his first game action of the spring, topping out at 93 mph with his fastball, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. "We're going to keep a close eye on him for sure, just like I do with anybody else," Nationals manager Dave Martinez said afterwards. "But for me, he looks as normal as normal can be."
9:24 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) general manager Mike Rizzo said that Strasburg (hand) would start Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
11:52 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (hand) will throw two innings in a simulated game Wednesday, and could see his first Grapefruit League action of the year Monday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
2:21 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (hand) could pitch in a game as soon as this weekend, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
8:13 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (hand) threw off the bullpen mound Friday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
11:25 AM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (hand) is in "preparation mode, not rehabilitation mode" per general manager Mike Rizzo, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
12:10 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) (hand) has resumed throwing and is expected to be ready for spring training, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
5:11 PM - Stephen Strasburg (WSH) will undergo surgery Wednesday to address the carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
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