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Set for sim game Wednesday Strasburg (hand) will throw two innings in a simulated game Wednesday, and he could see his first Grapefruit League action of the year Monday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander is completing the final steps in his recovery from August surgery to address carpal tunnel neuritis, and barring any setbacks he appears on track to be ready for Opening Day. Strasburg has battled injuries throughout his career, but the last time he was able to stay healthy he struck out 251 batters over 209 innings in 2019 before leading the Nats to a World Series title, making him a volatile risk/reward option at the draft table.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals say lefty Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez says left-hander Jon Lester will have surgery to have his thyroid gland removed

10 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearly ready for game action Strasburg (hand) could pitch in a game as soon as this weekend, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

Impact Strasburg underwent surgery on his right hand back in August to address carpal tunnel neuritis. He's been throwing since the start of camp, so while there's definitely some risk (as with any player coming off surgery), the procedure doesn't appear to have significantly hindered his preseason preparation. He's expected to get into a game a few days after Max Scherzer (ankle), who could pitch as soon as Friday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

'What a duo': Soto, Turner key to Nationals lineup, future Juan Soto and Trea Turner both will be key cogs in the Washington Nationals lineup this season

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB spring training still a hot ticket in Arizona The appetite to sit in the sun and watch Major League Baseball spring training is still strong

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strasburg sees improved command in camp Weeks of discomfort were alleviated by a quick, 15-minute surgery that has Stephen Strasburg back on track for the 2021 season. After experi...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Stephen Strasburg is confident that carpal tunnel issues are behind him The 32-year-old missed almost all of 2020 after undergoing carpal tunnel surgery. The Nationals need the healthy and effective version of St...

FEBRUARY 21 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nats' Strasburg: 'Numbness in my whole hand' led to surgery Stephen Strasburg says the nerve issue in his wrist that ended his 2020 season after five innings would get aggravated every time he threw a baseball

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws off mound Strasburg (hand) threw off a mound Friday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Strasburg is on track for a normal spring after missing most of the 2020 season due to a hand injury that eventually required surgery. Manager Dave Martinez said that the right-hander looked good and didn't have any issues following his throwing session Friday. Strasburg is in "preparation mode, not rehabilitation mode" to begin spring training, and he'll attempt to remain healthy ahead of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Easy does it: MLB pitchers prepare for usual 162-game grind MLB pitchers are eager to fire some fastballs and spin a few breaking balls now that a semi-normal spring training has begun in Arizona and Florida

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strasburg in 'preparation mode' as Nationals start workouts Stephen Strasburg was among the first players manager Dave Martinez ran into at the Washington Nationals' spring training facility Thursday...

FEBRUARY 18 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Strasburg in ‘preparation mode’ as Nationals start workouts Stephen Strasburg was among the first players manager Dave Martinez ran into at the Washington Nationals’ spring training facility Thursday...

FEBRUARY 18 • THESTAR.COM

Strasburg in 'preparation mode' as Nationals start workouts Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says Stephen Strasburg is in “preparation mode, not in rehabilitation mode” as official spring training workouts get started for the...

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track for normal spring Strasburg (hand) is in "preparation mode, not rehabilitation mode" per general manager Mike Rizzo and will throw a bullpen session Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Strasburg made just two poor starts last season before being shut down with carpal neuritis and eventually undergoing surgery. The uncommon injury raises some doubts about his ability to return to form, especially considering that he hasn't exactly been a paragon of health throughout his 11-year career. The Nationals' confidence in him is undoubtedly a good sign, but he'll need to demonstrate that health on the mound this spring before that confidence can be shared by fantasy players.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

NL East teams at the start of spring training A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lefty Jon Lester finalizes $5M, 1-year deal with Nationals Left-handed starter Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stephen Strasburg should be ‘full-go’ for spring training. The Nats will need him. “I won’t say I’m glad that he was hurt," Dave Martinez, the Nationals’ manager, said. “But we got an issue taken care of, and he’ll come bac...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nats GM Rizzo: No 'serious conversation' about Kris Bryant Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his top offseason priority is adding a middle-of-the-order hitter

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track for spring training Strasburg (hand) has resumed throwing and is expected to be ready for spring training, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact It's been a roller coaster pair of seasons for Strasburg, who signed a seven-year, $245 million contract after his strong (and finally fully healthy) 2019 campaign helped the Nationals to a World Series win but followed it up with a very disappointing showing in 2020. He made just two ineffective starts before being shut down due to carpal tunnel neuritis and eventually underwent surgery in late August. While it's certainly encouraging to hear that the Nationals are confident in his readiness for the 2021 season, his long injury history means the team has plenty of reason to be cautious should he suffer any setbacks.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mets, Steve Cohen biding their time: ‘Lots of irons in the fire’ It was early December a year ago when the free-agent market burst into action, with the likes of Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg and Zack...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • NYPOST.COM

Nationals should shut down Stephen Strasburg after latest injury After another injury Friday night, the Washington Nationals should shut down Stephen Strasburg. Stephen Strasburg made his second start of t...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Stephen Strasburg goes to injured list with carpal tunnel neuritis of the right hand Strasburg has been dealing with nerve irritation in his right thumb and wrist since early July.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Washington Nationals place Stephen Strasburg on 10-Day IL with carpal tunnel neuritis Davey Martinez said last night he would not send Stephen Strasburg back out to the mound until they knew what was ailing him. They have a di...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Strasburg to injured list with hand issue The Nationals placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list (carpal tunnel neuritis of the right hand) and recall...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • MLB.COM

Nats send Strasburg to IL with carpal tunnel The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the injured list with carpal tunnel neuritis, the team announced Saturday....

AUGUST 15, 2020 • THESCORE.COM