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Nationals' Stephen Strasburg blame injury on All-Star Game, might skip future editions

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The Washington Nationals right-hander said Sunday he is sure a change in routine for that event last season contributed to an arm injury that landed him on the disabled list, so he might just skip future Midsummer Classics.

His 2017 invitation to Miami was his third career All-Star selection. He didn't appear in the game, but he still was thrown off, Strasburg said, and he left his second start following the break after only two innings.

"You're asked to throw, potentially pitch — maybe not — but not have any access or ability to really stick to your routine.