Will Strasburg opt out?

Asked by: Jennifer Cheshier

Stephen Strasburg has opted out of the final four years of his contract with the Nationals, joining Anthony Rendon and several other teammates on the free-agent market, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.

Is Strasburg out for the year?

Strasburg is still recovering from his surgery and is going to miss the start of the 2022 season. Nationals manager Dave Martinez said in a press conference a few weeks ago that Strasburg was expected to start 20-25 games for the team this season.

How long is Strasburg contract?

With a seven-year contract worth $245 million, Strasburg was the highest-paid pitcher ever in terms of average annual salary ($35 million) for about a day.

Why was Strasburg scratched?

WASHINGTON — World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg was scratched from what was supposed to be his first start of the season for the Washington Nationals on Saturday night because of a nerve issue with his right hand.

Why is Stephen Strasburg always hurt?

First, he underwent a carpal tunnel surgery in 2020 and then another surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in ’21. The latter injury is the one that is keeping him from playing in a Spring Training game this season. Despite his nagging problems, Strasburg, 33, believes he will be a contributing factor in 2022.

Will Strasburg ever pitch again?

Pitcher Stephen Strasburg has remained in Florida while the rest of the squad has traveled north. The right-hander continues to recover from thoracic outlet surgery — a procedure he underwent after just five starts and two separate IL stints in 2021.

Is Strasburg still with the Nationals?

The Nationals have been bringing Strasburg along slowly as he works his way back from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, which cut short his 2021 season.

Is Strasburg contract guaranteed?

After helping win the first World Series title in the 51-season history of the Montreal/Washington franchise, Strasburg gave up $100 million he had been guaranteed from 2020-23 as part of a $175 million, seven-year contract he agreed to in May 2016 and became a free agent.

Did Stephen Strasburg have Tommy John surgery?

Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg has Tommy John surgery.

What was Stephen Strasburg signing bonus?

Stephen Strasburg, RHP, Washington Nationals: 2009

In the end, the San Diego kid who churns out 100-mph fastballs, wound up with a $7.5 million bonus, part of a record-breaking, four-year, $15.1 million Major League deal.

Is Strasburg a Hall of Famer?

He was viewed as a future Hall of Famer before throwing a single pitch in Major League Baseball. As fate would have it, Strasburg has been a supporting cast member for virtually his entire tenure in the nation’s capital.
How does Strasburg Compare to Hall of Famers of a Similar Age?

Is Chris Sale injured?

The lanky left-hander is dealing with a stress fracture in his right rib cage.

Will Chris Sale pitch in 2022?

Red Sox inbox Chris Sale projected return in 2022.

How did Sale get hurt?

Sale, who turns 33 on March 30, suffered the injury before the conclusion of the lockout during a pitching session at his alma mater, Florida Gulf Coast University. He said he initially felt discomfort, but over the coming days, the pain increased and led to an MRI, which revealed the stress fracture on his eighth rib.

Is Brandon Belt injured?

The Giants announced Sunday that first baseman Brandon Belt, who hit a team-leading 29 home runs during San Francisco’s 107-win season in 2021, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation.

Why is Brandon Belt on injured list?

3:20PM: The Giants have placed first baseman Brandon Belt on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation. Kevin Padlo was called up from Triple-A to take Belt’s spot on the active roster.