Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has officially retired from Major League Baseball, as confirmed by his retirement listing on the MLB transaction page. The 2019 World Series MVP cited ongoing injuries as the reason for his decision to step away from the game.
Strasburg's career, marred by injuries, culminated in his retirement after pitching just 31 1/3 innings over eight starts since leading the Nationals to their only World Series title in 2019. Despite signing a lucrative seven-year, $245 million contract in December 2019, Strasburg's playing time was limited due to health issues, including surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.
