Washington Nationals pitcher and 2019 World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg will retire. The 2019 World Series MVP and former No. 1 pick in the draft by the Washington Nationals, couldn't overcome complications from thoracic outlet syndrome, is tentatively planning a September announcement per the Washington Post.

According to Jesse Dougherty and  Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post: "A news conference is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 9 at Nationals Park, before the Nationals play the Los Angeles Dodgers. The first overall pick in the 2009 MLB draft, Strasburg pitched just 31⅓ innings after signing a seven-year, $245 million contract in December 2019. And since undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in 2021 — a procedure that included the removal of a rib and two neck muscles — he logged just 4⅔ innings, all in one start that led to more pain and tingling in his shoulder and neck."

More to come...