articleAt one point, Stephen Strasburg held the record for the most lucrative contract ever given to a pitcher before it was broken a few days later by Gerrit Cole. In December 2019, Strasburg signed a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Washington Nationals , breaking the record previously held by David Price ($217 million), after winning the 2019 World Series MVP with the Nats. Since the deal, Strasburg has made just eight starts as he's dealt with multiple long-term injuries. Now, The Washington Post is reporting the right-hander has "severe nerve damage." Prior to the deal, Strasburg, the first overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft , pitched to a 3.17 ERA in his career and was named an All-Star three times.

Source: Fox News June 03, 2023 20:47 UTC