HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Stephen Strasburg’s season may be over after he suffered another injury setback. As he continues to miss time, the more daunting his contract becomes.
When the Nationals re-signed Stephen Strasburg to a seven-year deal worth $245 million after the 2019 season, the front office had believed the 2009 number one overall pick had finally turned a corner.