Right-hander Stephen Strasburg left Tuesday night’s 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins after just three innings because of lingering discomfort behind his right shoulder blade.
Strasburg first felt the discomfort during his previous start against the New York Mets, but it dissipated as the game progressed and he was able to pitch through it. On Tuesday, however, the discomfort grew worse with time, particularly bothering him while throwing away to right-handed batters or in on left-handers. He is expected to see a chiropractor in the coming days.
“I just felt it more and more,” Strasburg said.