He rejoined the Nationals on September 6, 2011, but was only able to pitch 24 innings that year.
“It helps me out a lot, tremendously,” the third-year manager told reporters. Davey Martinez told reporters after Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore that Howie Kendrick was not available. Such an announcement isn’t necessarily shocking, especially given Strasburg’s injury history and a previous revelation by Dave Martinez that he was seeing a … WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are considering treatment options, including surgery, after Stephen Strasburg met with a nerve specialist on Thursday and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand. Do those figures seem likely?
Strasburg’s injury is rare but not unknown in baseball. The Nats paid him about $110 million.
We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. Will Harris (groin issue) returned from the IL on August 13th, and he’s made one appearance since, giving up a hit, a walk, and a run in an inning of work on Friday. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Martinez planned to speak with Strasburg on Friday to gain insight as to how the 11th-year veteran wants to proceed before the team makes any decisions. Ryu got a four-year deal from Toronto after back-to-back great seasons with the Dodgers, including the NL ERA title last season. First off, Strasburg … Soler was a top power prospect who just couldn't deliver in the majors until last season, leading the AL with 48 home runs. “He’s pretty smart about how he warms up. Looking ahead to the playoffs is a different story. The Cubs would be happy if he's even close to last year. “But from the first results, we haven’t heard anything yet. Then, if they get to the NLCS or World Series, those three could be joined by maybe Gonzalez, Lopez or Ross, if he's healthy by then. “I’m hoping he’d be available to pinch-hit today, and being that we have two games tomorrow, maybe play in one of the games. Castro went on the 10-Day IL as well, and the club’s now waiting for a second opinion. As such, his ability to recover, again, is key to the Nats remaining contenders. Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. “He’s in a good spot right now,” said Martinez of Strasburg, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN. He's still in his prime. It’s not a shock. And when he got to the park today in Atlanta? Let's put it this way. So hopefully we can get through this and he throws better today and we can get him out on the mound soon.”. Stephen Strasburg has yet to make his 2020 debut, but he is progressing in the right direction. And that doesn’t count his value in winning a title. Does the history they have together make things easier? Paul said we haven’t heard from the doctors yet.”. These are the players set to regress in the shortened 2020 MLB season. For years at spring training, you would see Strasburg, a workout obsessive, doing lunges with massive dumbbells in each hand, going up and down the narrow corridors. He wanted to get a second opinion. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Strasburg’s injury is rare but not unknown in baseball. Strasburg is coming off a 2019 performance in which he was named the World Series Most Valuable Player. He last played on Aug. 14.
“Reaching triple digits on homers, I knew I was coming close,” Gomes said. Following the break, Bell hit just .233-10-32, and he struggled all year against southpaws. However, d'Arnaud also has a long injury history and can be streaky at the plate. All Rights Reserved. At least, that’s the mental image most folks have when they first think of the … 2:07 pm ET, Ranking Dodgers' four costly last play blunders, Arozarena sets postseason HR record with ninth blast, Turner sets Dodgers record for most playoff homers, Awards: Williams, Hendriks named MLB's top relievers, Report: Testimony shows ex- Astros GM knew of scheme, Angels reportedly showing interest in ex-Yankees SS, Reports: Red Sox interview three for manager opening. Look out — here he comes again, like some bearded prehistoric creature with a six-foot stride. He's been missed at summer camp, which could carry into the start of the regular season. With a swing on a 90.5 mph fastball from Marlins right-hander Elieser Hernandez, it happened in the second inning of the Nats' 3-2 loss on Friday. The Nats will have a short break after their weekend series with the Miami Marlins was postponed. Several months into his major league career, Strasburg tore a ligament in his pitching elbow. I remind myself that Strasburg has made more than 200 starts, and accomplished all of this, since he got his second arm. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. On-call starter Erick Fedde has been filling Strasburg’s spot in the rotation this season. For many, he’s a hard player to analyze and sometimes polarizing. He was going to come in today, get treatment, and maybe do some running. For a pitcher, he’s huge. He only made 12 starts with his original model — the one that clocked 102 mph at times — before it broke. Prior to last season, Soler couldn't stay healthy and was streaky in large part due to a poor contact rate. He hasn't really had elbow issues since, but knowing the history, any elbow injury is worrisome. That’s just ahead of Jacob deGrom, David Price and Gerrit Cole.
“Now we’re going to sit back and. Strasburg said the shoulder had been bothering him since … Let's also keep in mind that the Nationals are 18-5 in Strasburg starts this season and 55-45 when he doesn't. And ... Max Scherzer, Tanner Roark and Gio Gonzalez are fixtures in the Nationals' rotation. As good as Strasburg is, Cole is better. From 2012, when he returned from elbow ligament replacement surgery, to 2019, Strasburg was seventh among major league pitchers in the most sanctified of advanced stats, Wins Above Replacement, with 33.3 (according to FanGraphs). Drafted out of Fresno State in 11th round in 2019, the native of California missed out on minor-league season but is now at Instructional League …, Federal Baseball presents... Nats Nightly - Podcast Archive, Nationals Pitching Daily Briefs (PDB): A Collection, A year on from his postseason heroics, Washington Nationals’ Howie Kendrick in a very different spot. Strasburg's major league debut on June 8, 2010, produced a franchise-record 14 strikeouts. What if the elbow issue lingers or even gets worse though? If he feels like he can actually go out there and push it a little bit, he’ll tell me, and we just got to be smart. He also goes to a tougher league and home ballpark. Fiers gets by on smoke and mirrors, but the ERA metrics continue to suggest a decline. Do you know these lucrative Social Security secrets? Joe Ross has a shoulder injury and could be back at some point in September. Martinez talked often during the 2019 campaign about managing Kendrick carefully to be sure that he was available as much as possible.
He should see more consistent playing time as Seattle's starter this year, but it's worth noting last year's stats were inflated by Murphy seeing nearly half his playing time against lefties and hitting .347-11-25 against them. Means came out of nowhere to be Baltimore's All-Star rep in his rookie season and finished second in the Rookie of the Year vote after going 12-11 with a 3.60 ERA in 155 innings. That performance netted him a two-year deal with Atlanta, and his history suggests he's capable with the bat. Juan Soto is already absurdly good — and he might be getting better, MLB’s extra-innings experiment is gimmicky, untraditional — and worth keeping. Strasburg is also 17th in starts and innings in that span, which sounds almost durable, especially since several of the innings-eaters above him are just tough .500 pitchers. “So, if we need him today, he’ll be out there. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019.
He rejoined the Nationals on September 6, 2011, but was only able to pitch 24 innings that year.
“It helps me out a lot, tremendously,” the third-year manager told reporters. Davey Martinez told reporters after Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore that Howie Kendrick was not available. Such an announcement isn’t necessarily shocking, especially given Strasburg’s injury history and a previous revelation by Dave Martinez that he was seeing a … WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are considering treatment options, including surgery, after Stephen Strasburg met with a nerve specialist on Thursday and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand. Do those figures seem likely?
Strasburg’s injury is rare but not unknown in baseball. The Nats paid him about $110 million.
We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. Will Harris (groin issue) returned from the IL on August 13th, and he’s made one appearance since, giving up a hit, a walk, and a run in an inning of work on Friday. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Martinez planned to speak with Strasburg on Friday to gain insight as to how the 11th-year veteran wants to proceed before the team makes any decisions. Ryu got a four-year deal from Toronto after back-to-back great seasons with the Dodgers, including the NL ERA title last season. First off, Strasburg … Soler was a top power prospect who just couldn't deliver in the majors until last season, leading the AL with 48 home runs. “He’s pretty smart about how he warms up. Looking ahead to the playoffs is a different story. The Cubs would be happy if he's even close to last year. “But from the first results, we haven’t heard anything yet. Then, if they get to the NLCS or World Series, those three could be joined by maybe Gonzalez, Lopez or Ross, if he's healthy by then. “I’m hoping he’d be available to pinch-hit today, and being that we have two games tomorrow, maybe play in one of the games. Castro went on the 10-Day IL as well, and the club’s now waiting for a second opinion. As such, his ability to recover, again, is key to the Nats remaining contenders. Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. “He’s in a good spot right now,” said Martinez of Strasburg, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN. He's still in his prime. It’s not a shock. And when he got to the park today in Atlanta? Let's put it this way. So hopefully we can get through this and he throws better today and we can get him out on the mound soon.”. Stephen Strasburg has yet to make his 2020 debut, but he is progressing in the right direction. And that doesn’t count his value in winning a title. Does the history they have together make things easier? Paul said we haven’t heard from the doctors yet.”. These are the players set to regress in the shortened 2020 MLB season. For years at spring training, you would see Strasburg, a workout obsessive, doing lunges with massive dumbbells in each hand, going up and down the narrow corridors. He wanted to get a second opinion. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Strasburg’s injury is rare but not unknown in baseball. Strasburg is coming off a 2019 performance in which he was named the World Series Most Valuable Player. He last played on Aug. 14.
“Reaching triple digits on homers, I knew I was coming close,” Gomes said. Following the break, Bell hit just .233-10-32, and he struggled all year against southpaws. However, d'Arnaud also has a long injury history and can be streaky at the plate. All Rights Reserved. At least, that’s the mental image most folks have when they first think of the … 2:07 pm ET, Ranking Dodgers' four costly last play blunders, Arozarena sets postseason HR record with ninth blast, Turner sets Dodgers record for most playoff homers, Awards: Williams, Hendriks named MLB's top relievers, Report: Testimony shows ex- Astros GM knew of scheme, Angels reportedly showing interest in ex-Yankees SS, Reports: Red Sox interview three for manager opening. Look out — here he comes again, like some bearded prehistoric creature with a six-foot stride. He's been missed at summer camp, which could carry into the start of the regular season. With a swing on a 90.5 mph fastball from Marlins right-hander Elieser Hernandez, it happened in the second inning of the Nats' 3-2 loss on Friday. The Nats will have a short break after their weekend series with the Miami Marlins was postponed. Several months into his major league career, Strasburg tore a ligament in his pitching elbow. I remind myself that Strasburg has made more than 200 starts, and accomplished all of this, since he got his second arm. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. On-call starter Erick Fedde has been filling Strasburg’s spot in the rotation this season. For many, he’s a hard player to analyze and sometimes polarizing. He was going to come in today, get treatment, and maybe do some running. For a pitcher, he’s huge. He only made 12 starts with his original model — the one that clocked 102 mph at times — before it broke. Prior to last season, Soler couldn't stay healthy and was streaky in large part due to a poor contact rate. He hasn't really had elbow issues since, but knowing the history, any elbow injury is worrisome. That’s just ahead of Jacob deGrom, David Price and Gerrit Cole.
“Now we’re going to sit back and. Strasburg said the shoulder had been bothering him since … Let's also keep in mind that the Nationals are 18-5 in Strasburg starts this season and 55-45 when he doesn't. And ... Max Scherzer, Tanner Roark and Gio Gonzalez are fixtures in the Nationals' rotation. As good as Strasburg is, Cole is better. From 2012, when he returned from elbow ligament replacement surgery, to 2019, Strasburg was seventh among major league pitchers in the most sanctified of advanced stats, Wins Above Replacement, with 33.3 (according to FanGraphs). Drafted out of Fresno State in 11th round in 2019, the native of California missed out on minor-league season but is now at Instructional League …, Federal Baseball presents... Nats Nightly - Podcast Archive, Nationals Pitching Daily Briefs (PDB): A Collection, A year on from his postseason heroics, Washington Nationals’ Howie Kendrick in a very different spot. Strasburg's major league debut on June 8, 2010, produced a franchise-record 14 strikeouts. What if the elbow issue lingers or even gets worse though? If he feels like he can actually go out there and push it a little bit, he’ll tell me, and we just got to be smart. He also goes to a tougher league and home ballpark. Fiers gets by on smoke and mirrors, but the ERA metrics continue to suggest a decline. Do you know these lucrative Social Security secrets? Joe Ross has a shoulder injury and could be back at some point in September. Martinez talked often during the 2019 campaign about managing Kendrick carefully to be sure that he was available as much as possible.
He should see more consistent playing time as Seattle's starter this year, but it's worth noting last year's stats were inflated by Murphy seeing nearly half his playing time against lefties and hitting .347-11-25 against them. Means came out of nowhere to be Baltimore's All-Star rep in his rookie season and finished second in the Rookie of the Year vote after going 12-11 with a 3.60 ERA in 155 innings. That performance netted him a two-year deal with Atlanta, and his history suggests he's capable with the bat. Juan Soto is already absurdly good — and he might be getting better, MLB’s extra-innings experiment is gimmicky, untraditional — and worth keeping. Strasburg is also 17th in starts and innings in that span, which sounds almost durable, especially since several of the innings-eaters above him are just tough .500 pitchers. “So, if we need him today, he’ll be out there. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019.
He rejoined the Nationals on September 6, 2011, but was only able to pitch 24 innings that year.
“It helps me out a lot, tremendously,” the third-year manager told reporters. Davey Martinez told reporters after Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore that Howie Kendrick was not available. Such an announcement isn’t necessarily shocking, especially given Strasburg’s injury history and a previous revelation by Dave Martinez that he was seeing a … WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are considering treatment options, including surgery, after Stephen Strasburg met with a nerve specialist on Thursday and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand. Do those figures seem likely?
Strasburg’s injury is rare but not unknown in baseball. The Nats paid him about $110 million.
We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. Will Harris (groin issue) returned from the IL on August 13th, and he’s made one appearance since, giving up a hit, a walk, and a run in an inning of work on Friday. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Martinez planned to speak with Strasburg on Friday to gain insight as to how the 11th-year veteran wants to proceed before the team makes any decisions. Ryu got a four-year deal from Toronto after back-to-back great seasons with the Dodgers, including the NL ERA title last season. First off, Strasburg … Soler was a top power prospect who just couldn't deliver in the majors until last season, leading the AL with 48 home runs. “He’s pretty smart about how he warms up. Looking ahead to the playoffs is a different story. The Cubs would be happy if he's even close to last year. “But from the first results, we haven’t heard anything yet. Then, if they get to the NLCS or World Series, those three could be joined by maybe Gonzalez, Lopez or Ross, if he's healthy by then. “I’m hoping he’d be available to pinch-hit today, and being that we have two games tomorrow, maybe play in one of the games. Castro went on the 10-Day IL as well, and the club’s now waiting for a second opinion. As such, his ability to recover, again, is key to the Nats remaining contenders. Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. “He’s in a good spot right now,” said Martinez of Strasburg, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN. He's still in his prime. It’s not a shock. And when he got to the park today in Atlanta? Let's put it this way. So hopefully we can get through this and he throws better today and we can get him out on the mound soon.”. Stephen Strasburg has yet to make his 2020 debut, but he is progressing in the right direction. And that doesn’t count his value in winning a title. Does the history they have together make things easier? Paul said we haven’t heard from the doctors yet.”. These are the players set to regress in the shortened 2020 MLB season. For years at spring training, you would see Strasburg, a workout obsessive, doing lunges with massive dumbbells in each hand, going up and down the narrow corridors. He wanted to get a second opinion. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Strasburg’s injury is rare but not unknown in baseball. Strasburg is coming off a 2019 performance in which he was named the World Series Most Valuable Player. He last played on Aug. 14.
“Reaching triple digits on homers, I knew I was coming close,” Gomes said. Following the break, Bell hit just .233-10-32, and he struggled all year against southpaws. However, d'Arnaud also has a long injury history and can be streaky at the plate. All Rights Reserved. At least, that’s the mental image most folks have when they first think of the … 2:07 pm ET, Ranking Dodgers' four costly last play blunders, Arozarena sets postseason HR record with ninth blast, Turner sets Dodgers record for most playoff homers, Awards: Williams, Hendriks named MLB's top relievers, Report: Testimony shows ex- Astros GM knew of scheme, Angels reportedly showing interest in ex-Yankees SS, Reports: Red Sox interview three for manager opening. Look out — here he comes again, like some bearded prehistoric creature with a six-foot stride. He's been missed at summer camp, which could carry into the start of the regular season. With a swing on a 90.5 mph fastball from Marlins right-hander Elieser Hernandez, it happened in the second inning of the Nats' 3-2 loss on Friday. The Nats will have a short break after their weekend series with the Miami Marlins was postponed. Several months into his major league career, Strasburg tore a ligament in his pitching elbow. I remind myself that Strasburg has made more than 200 starts, and accomplished all of this, since he got his second arm. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. On-call starter Erick Fedde has been filling Strasburg’s spot in the rotation this season. For many, he’s a hard player to analyze and sometimes polarizing. He was going to come in today, get treatment, and maybe do some running. For a pitcher, he’s huge. He only made 12 starts with his original model — the one that clocked 102 mph at times — before it broke. Prior to last season, Soler couldn't stay healthy and was streaky in large part due to a poor contact rate. He hasn't really had elbow issues since, but knowing the history, any elbow injury is worrisome. That’s just ahead of Jacob deGrom, David Price and Gerrit Cole.
“Now we’re going to sit back and. Strasburg said the shoulder had been bothering him since … Let's also keep in mind that the Nationals are 18-5 in Strasburg starts this season and 55-45 when he doesn't. And ... Max Scherzer, Tanner Roark and Gio Gonzalez are fixtures in the Nationals' rotation. As good as Strasburg is, Cole is better. From 2012, when he returned from elbow ligament replacement surgery, to 2019, Strasburg was seventh among major league pitchers in the most sanctified of advanced stats, Wins Above Replacement, with 33.3 (according to FanGraphs). Drafted out of Fresno State in 11th round in 2019, the native of California missed out on minor-league season but is now at Instructional League …, Federal Baseball presents... Nats Nightly - Podcast Archive, Nationals Pitching Daily Briefs (PDB): A Collection, A year on from his postseason heroics, Washington Nationals’ Howie Kendrick in a very different spot. Strasburg's major league debut on June 8, 2010, produced a franchise-record 14 strikeouts. What if the elbow issue lingers or even gets worse though? If he feels like he can actually go out there and push it a little bit, he’ll tell me, and we just got to be smart. He also goes to a tougher league and home ballpark. Fiers gets by on smoke and mirrors, but the ERA metrics continue to suggest a decline. Do you know these lucrative Social Security secrets? Joe Ross has a shoulder injury and could be back at some point in September. Martinez talked often during the 2019 campaign about managing Kendrick carefully to be sure that he was available as much as possible.
He should see more consistent playing time as Seattle's starter this year, but it's worth noting last year's stats were inflated by Murphy seeing nearly half his playing time against lefties and hitting .347-11-25 against them. Means came out of nowhere to be Baltimore's All-Star rep in his rookie season and finished second in the Rookie of the Year vote after going 12-11 with a 3.60 ERA in 155 innings. That performance netted him a two-year deal with Atlanta, and his history suggests he's capable with the bat. Juan Soto is already absurdly good — and he might be getting better, MLB’s extra-innings experiment is gimmicky, untraditional — and worth keeping. Strasburg is also 17th in starts and innings in that span, which sounds almost durable, especially since several of the innings-eaters above him are just tough .500 pitchers. “So, if we need him today, he’ll be out there. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019.
“We’re going to go through all these different protocols with him to get him — I know he did these tests today, he’s scheduled to see someone else in the next couple days, but as soon as something comes up I’ll definitely mention it to you guys. So will he add his centennial homer to his collection? The whole process is a magnificent contradiction, like expecting a Tyrannosaurus rex to spin a top. Injury updatesAs the Nationals determine their course of action for Strasburg, several other veteran players are on the mend. The injury required Tommy John surgery and a year of rehabilitation.
He's 8-8 with a 4.26 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 22 Triple-A starts. Sure. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. That doesn't seem likely right now, but it's certainly possible.
Juiced ball or not, it's hard to see Vazquez's power repeating. A highly productive minor league hitter in the Rockies organization, Murphy finally got an opportunity in Seattle and made good on it by hitting .273-18-40 in only 281 plate appearances. Once, he used long beach runs to try to trim down a bit. Through Aug. 1, Strasburg was 15-1 with a 2.63 ERA. Nobody knows for sure, but the way to bet is that, when the pandemic is over, we’ll have something that is both normal and extraordinary to watch again. It is unclear at this time how long Strasburg would be out once he determines his course of treatment. A power pitcher for most of his career, Samardzija made a successful transition with below-average stuff last year after missing much of 2018 due to injury. Hopefully, his return to the mound for the team will offer us more entertaining sights like these. However, in line with the ironic thread in Strasburg’s career, an injury that’s far more common in typists has knocked the chances of the Nats repeating as champs from slim to extremely remote. Was the Washington Nationals’ 2020 campaign any fun? Unfortunately, La Stella's lack of durability came back to bite him in the second half, and there are still questions about whether the power can continue based on his history. Kendrick’s hamstrings were tight, so the Washington Nationals’ manager decided to give the 36-year-old, 15-year veteran some time off to heal. But it’s just not Strasburg’s lot in pitching life to have Scherzer’s swimmer’s physique and genes that provide “hinges” that don’t break. Means had a 4.85 ERA after the break, fanning only 6.5 hitters per nine innings. A former top prospect, Anderson is now an extreme groundball pitcher who relies on his defense, finishing with a terrible 4.6 strikeouts per nine innings with Oakland last year. Leaving Coors Field was no problem for LeMahieu last year, as he finished fourth in the MVP voting after hitting .327-26-102 and playing all over the infield for New York.
• Infielder/designated hitter Howie Kendrick (tight hamstrings) was out of the lineup again on Friday. Martinez said he would receive an update on the starting second baseman following the procedure.
As with a kaleidoscope, even if you try to hold your view of Strasburg still — freeze it on the view you want to see — something is likely to shift slightly. “They’ll pick up the slack and we’ll go from there.”. After he prepared for spring training, was shut down by the pandemic, then started back up, all while being taken out of his beloved routines, his wrist was the weak link in the chain that broke. Sometimes command (location, not necessarily control in terms of balls and strikes) goes before velocity when there's an injury. There are often warning signs for MLB players who might see their play decline in the future. Supposedly, Strasburg’s prognosis is good to return to normal health in 2021. For now, it sounds like the Nationals are just being careful with Strasburg, as Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports this isn't structural and is just "a touch of inflammation.". Strasburg, 32, began experiencing tingling in his right hand toward the end of Summer Camp, and he missed his first two starts of the regular season.
He rejoined the Nationals on September 6, 2011, but was only able to pitch 24 innings that year.
“It helps me out a lot, tremendously,” the third-year manager told reporters. Davey Martinez told reporters after Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore that Howie Kendrick was not available. Such an announcement isn’t necessarily shocking, especially given Strasburg’s injury history and a previous revelation by Dave Martinez that he was seeing a … WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are considering treatment options, including surgery, after Stephen Strasburg met with a nerve specialist on Thursday and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis in his right hand. Do those figures seem likely?
Strasburg’s injury is rare but not unknown in baseball. The Nats paid him about $110 million.
We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. Will Harris (groin issue) returned from the IL on August 13th, and he’s made one appearance since, giving up a hit, a walk, and a run in an inning of work on Friday. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Martinez planned to speak with Strasburg on Friday to gain insight as to how the 11th-year veteran wants to proceed before the team makes any decisions. Ryu got a four-year deal from Toronto after back-to-back great seasons with the Dodgers, including the NL ERA title last season. First off, Strasburg … Soler was a top power prospect who just couldn't deliver in the majors until last season, leading the AL with 48 home runs. “He’s pretty smart about how he warms up. Looking ahead to the playoffs is a different story. The Cubs would be happy if he's even close to last year. “But from the first results, we haven’t heard anything yet. Then, if they get to the NLCS or World Series, those three could be joined by maybe Gonzalez, Lopez or Ross, if he's healthy by then. “I’m hoping he’d be available to pinch-hit today, and being that we have two games tomorrow, maybe play in one of the games. Castro went on the 10-Day IL as well, and the club’s now waiting for a second opinion. As such, his ability to recover, again, is key to the Nats remaining contenders. Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. “He’s in a good spot right now,” said Martinez of Strasburg, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN. He's still in his prime. It’s not a shock. And when he got to the park today in Atlanta? Let's put it this way. So hopefully we can get through this and he throws better today and we can get him out on the mound soon.”. Stephen Strasburg has yet to make his 2020 debut, but he is progressing in the right direction. And that doesn’t count his value in winning a title. Does the history they have together make things easier? Paul said we haven’t heard from the doctors yet.”. These are the players set to regress in the shortened 2020 MLB season. For years at spring training, you would see Strasburg, a workout obsessive, doing lunges with massive dumbbells in each hand, going up and down the narrow corridors. He wanted to get a second opinion. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Strasburg’s injury is rare but not unknown in baseball. Strasburg is coming off a 2019 performance in which he was named the World Series Most Valuable Player. He last played on Aug. 14.
“Reaching triple digits on homers, I knew I was coming close,” Gomes said. Following the break, Bell hit just .233-10-32, and he struggled all year against southpaws. However, d'Arnaud also has a long injury history and can be streaky at the plate. All Rights Reserved. At least, that’s the mental image most folks have when they first think of the … 2:07 pm ET, Ranking Dodgers' four costly last play blunders, Arozarena sets postseason HR record with ninth blast, Turner sets Dodgers record for most playoff homers, Awards: Williams, Hendriks named MLB's top relievers, Report: Testimony shows ex- Astros GM knew of scheme, Angels reportedly showing interest in ex-Yankees SS, Reports: Red Sox interview three for manager opening. Look out — here he comes again, like some bearded prehistoric creature with a six-foot stride. He's been missed at summer camp, which could carry into the start of the regular season. With a swing on a 90.5 mph fastball from Marlins right-hander Elieser Hernandez, it happened in the second inning of the Nats' 3-2 loss on Friday. The Nats will have a short break after their weekend series with the Miami Marlins was postponed. Several months into his major league career, Strasburg tore a ligament in his pitching elbow. I remind myself that Strasburg has made more than 200 starts, and accomplished all of this, since he got his second arm. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. On-call starter Erick Fedde has been filling Strasburg’s spot in the rotation this season. For many, he’s a hard player to analyze and sometimes polarizing. He was going to come in today, get treatment, and maybe do some running. For a pitcher, he’s huge. He only made 12 starts with his original model — the one that clocked 102 mph at times — before it broke. Prior to last season, Soler couldn't stay healthy and was streaky in large part due to a poor contact rate. He hasn't really had elbow issues since, but knowing the history, any elbow injury is worrisome. That’s just ahead of Jacob deGrom, David Price and Gerrit Cole.
“Now we’re going to sit back and. Strasburg said the shoulder had been bothering him since … Let's also keep in mind that the Nationals are 18-5 in Strasburg starts this season and 55-45 when he doesn't. And ... Max Scherzer, Tanner Roark and Gio Gonzalez are fixtures in the Nationals' rotation. As good as Strasburg is, Cole is better. From 2012, when he returned from elbow ligament replacement surgery, to 2019, Strasburg was seventh among major league pitchers in the most sanctified of advanced stats, Wins Above Replacement, with 33.3 (according to FanGraphs). Drafted out of Fresno State in 11th round in 2019, the native of California missed out on minor-league season but is now at Instructional League …, Federal Baseball presents... Nats Nightly - Podcast Archive, Nationals Pitching Daily Briefs (PDB): A Collection, A year on from his postseason heroics, Washington Nationals’ Howie Kendrick in a very different spot. Strasburg's major league debut on June 8, 2010, produced a franchise-record 14 strikeouts. What if the elbow issue lingers or even gets worse though? If he feels like he can actually go out there and push it a little bit, he’ll tell me, and we just got to be smart. He also goes to a tougher league and home ballpark. Fiers gets by on smoke and mirrors, but the ERA metrics continue to suggest a decline. Do you know these lucrative Social Security secrets? Joe Ross has a shoulder injury and could be back at some point in September. Martinez talked often during the 2019 campaign about managing Kendrick carefully to be sure that he was available as much as possible.
He should see more consistent playing time as Seattle's starter this year, but it's worth noting last year's stats were inflated by Murphy seeing nearly half his playing time against lefties and hitting .347-11-25 against them. Means came out of nowhere to be Baltimore's All-Star rep in his rookie season and finished second in the Rookie of the Year vote after going 12-11 with a 3.60 ERA in 155 innings. That performance netted him a two-year deal with Atlanta, and his history suggests he's capable with the bat. Juan Soto is already absurdly good — and he might be getting better, MLB’s extra-innings experiment is gimmicky, untraditional — and worth keeping. Strasburg is also 17th in starts and innings in that span, which sounds almost durable, especially since several of the innings-eaters above him are just tough .500 pitchers. “So, if we need him today, he’ll be out there. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019.