Stephen Strasburg, Nationals' Ace and 2019 World Series MVP, to Retire After Injury-Plagued Career
- Strasburg emerged as a star with the Nationals after being drafted first overall in 2009.
- He helped lead the Nationals to their first World Series title in 2019 and was named MVP.
- Injuries, including Tommy John surgery and thoracic outlet syndrome, disrupted Strasburg's career.
- He last pitched in June 2022 and nerve damage has prevented a return.
- Strasburg ends his career with an impressive 3.24 ERA and 1,723 strikeouts.
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