Washington Nationals Send Stephen Strasburg to 10-Day Injured List with Strained Neck

Posted by DavidGreen
Jun 08, 2021

Introduction

On Wednesday, June 2nd, 2019 the Washington Nationals made the decision to place their right – handed MLB All – Star starting pitcher as well as the 2019 Major League Baseball World Series MVP award winner, Stephen Strasburg, on the 10 – day injured list due to a strained neck. Stephen revealed to the Washington Nationals’ medical staff that he was experiencing tightness and discomfort in his shoulder and neck during the Washington Nationals’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.

The Washington Nationals ended up winning that ball game against the Atlanta Braves with a final score of 11 to 6 despite the 32 – year – old Strasburg being forced to leave the mound after only 1 and 1 / 3 innings of baseball Tuesday night. This injury to Washington Nationals’ World Series champion and National League wins leader from 2019 only added more pressure to the already taxed Washington Nationals’ 2021 starting pitching rotation.

The veteran left – hander Jon Lester was forced to start Wednesday night’s (6 / 2 / 2021) ball game against the Atlanta Braves once again on just 3 days’ rest. Luckily the Washington Nationals ended up coming out victorious in that baseball game versus the Atlanta Braves as they won the match – up with a final score of 5 to 3.

Strasburg is No Stranger to the MLB’s Injured List

This is Stephen's 2nd appearance on the extremely crowded Major League Baseball injured list over the course of the tumultuous 2020 MLB season. Strasburg was initially shut down from April 15th, 2021 through May 21st, 2021 because he suffered from inflammation to his right shoulder.

That previous and recent injury endured by Stephen Strasburg correlated to the ultimate decision by the Washington Nationals’ manager, Dave Martinez, to get his right – handed ace starting pitcher out of the ball game so early from the Game in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday night. Martinez explained that Strasburg "was a bit frustrated'' when the two spoke together on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2021.

This will be the fourteenth trip to Major League Baseball’s injured list during Strasburg’s illustrious 12 – year MLB career. Stephen has won an incredible 113 games with the Washington Nationals, but Strasburg has made only seven starts since posting an unreal record of 18 and 6 record to go along with his earned run average of 3.32 back in his magical year of 2019 with the Washington Nationals.

Media Statements

The present manager of the Washington Nationals, Dave Martinez, stated that his staff as well as himself were, "Banging our heads now trying to figure out something for Sunday,'' just as soon as Strasburg was reportedly scheduled to make his next big league start for the Washington National as they geared up for an intense divisional rival in the Philadelphia Phillies.

Martinez goes on to say, "He came back and felt good and had these issues with his neck going on yesterday. I told him let's get him checked out and see where he's at. I know he's frustrated because he feels he let the team down and let me down, but I don't want him to even think like that.''

Strasburg’s Baseball Career Achievements, Honors, and Awards

3 Time MLB All – Star (2012, 2016, 2017)
All – MLB First Team (2019)
World Series Champion (2019)
World Series MVP Award Winner (2019)
Silver Slugger Award (2012)
National League Wins Leader (2019)
National League Strikeout Leader (2014)
Pitched an Immaculate Inning (July 3, 2019)
Golden Spikes Award (2009)
Dick Howser Trophy (2009)

Current MLB Standings (as of Saturday, June 5th, 2021)

American League East

Tampa Bay Rays 36 – 22 0 Games Behind

Boston Red Sox 33 – 23 1 Games Behind

New York Yankees 31 – 26 4.5 Games Behind

Toronto Blue Jays 29 – 25 5 Games Behind

Baltimore Orioles 19 – 37 15 Games Behind

American League Central

Chicago White Sox 33 – 22 0 Games Behind

Cleveland Indians 30 – 24 4 Games Behind

Kansas City Royals 27 – 26 5 Games Behind

Detroit Tigers 23 – 32 12 Games Behind

Minnesota Twins 22 – 32 13 Games Behind

American League West

Oakland Athletics 33 – 25 0 Games Behind

Houston Astros 31 – 25 1 Games Behind

Seattle Mariners 28 – 29 5 Games Behind

Los Angeles Angels 25 – 30 7 Games Behind

Texas Rangers 22 – 36 11 Games Behind

National League East

New York Mets 27 – 21 0 Games Behind

Atlanta Braves 26 – 28 4 Games Behind

Philadelphia Phillies 26 – 29 4.5 Games Behind

Washington Nationals 23 – 30 5.5 Games Behind

Miami Marlins 24 – 30 6.5 Games Behind

National League Central

Chicago Cubs 32 – 23 0 Games Behind

Milwaukee Brewers 29 – 26 1 Games Behind

St. Louis Cardinals 31 – 25 1.5 Games Behind

Cincinnati Reds 24 – 29 5 Games Behind

Pittsburgh Pirates 20 – 34 9.5 Games Behind

National League West

San Francisco Giants 34 – 21 0 Games Behind

San Diego Padres 34 – 23 1.5 Games Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers 33 – 23 2 Games Behind

Colorado Rockies 23 – 34 13.5 Games Behind

Arizona Diamondbacks 20 – 37 17 Games Behind

Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series

According to Bovada sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Saturday, June 5th, 2021. Currently the Washington Nationals have the 8th lowest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs.

Team	Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers	+325
New York Yankees	+800
San Diego Padres	+650
Chicago White Sox	+700
New York Mets	+900
Tampa Bay Rays	+1500
Houston Astros	+1600
Boston Red Sox	+1800
...	...
Chicago Cubs	+4000