WASHINGTON Stephen StrasburgAs the 2019 World Series MVP, he was placed on the 10-day inactive list Thursday. This is part of his recovery from thoracic outlet surgery. It’s one of several moves that he has made. Washington Nationalsmade to create their 28-man active roster in time for the opening day.
Right-handed reliefr Will HarrisAfter right pectoral surgery, lefty, I was placed on the 60-day IL Seth RomeroHe was recalled with a strained left calf and was placed on the 60-day IL. Ehire AdrianzaWith the same issue, I also went on the 10-day IL.
Washington selected right-handed pitchers for the contracts Víctor Arano, infielder Maikel FrancoThe utility man Dee Strange-GordonRecalled infielder Lucius FoxTriple-A Rochester
Gabe Klobosits, right-hander, was assigned for assignment.
Washington opens the season with 15 pitchers and 10 relievers. Washington also has two catchers, six outfielders, five infielders, and two catchers. The Nationals open the season with a four-game series against the NL East rival. New York MetsThe opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday night.
Strasburg has thrown fewer than 30 innings in the last two seasons, and was forced to retire early each year due to complications.
He was the NL’s top pitcher with 209 innings, then he threw another 36/3 in the playoffs while going 5-0 to help the Nationals win their first World Series title.
Washington gave him a $745 million seven-year contract, before the 2020 season. But he has made seven starts in total since.