Strasburg

New York (GaeaTimes.com) - Washington Nationals has revealed this morning that their star rookie Stephen Strasburg might require Tommy John Surgery and will be out for 12 to 14 months for rehabilitation.

WASHINGTON - Stephen Strasburg has a torn elbow ligament and will likely have Tommy John surgery, bringing the pitcher's promising rookie season to an abrupt end.

WASHINGTON - Rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg was scratched from his scheduled start for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night because he had problems warming up his prized and powerful right arm before the game against the Atlanta Braves.

ATLANTA - Stephen Strasburg's fifth big league start was by far his toughest.

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