Nationals' Stephen Strasburg Placed on IL with Neck Injury Diagnosed as Strain

The Washington Nationals placed star pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the injured list with a neck strain.

He started Tuesday's 11-6 win over the Atlanta Braves but threw only 30 pitches before exiting in the second inning.

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Stephen Strasburg is being removed after recording four outs. His fastball velocity was sitting around 90mph tonight. https://t.co/saMJmK6VYu

The IL designation comes after Strasburg underwent an MRI.

Following the Nationals' 2019 World Series triumph, the franchise handed the right-hander a seven-year, $245 million contract.