Stephen Strasburg retires from MLB after spending entire career with Nationals

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Stephen Strasburg, a World Series champion pitcher for the Washington Nationals whose last few seasons in baseball were marred by injuries, announced his retirement on Sunday.

MLB officially listed Strasburg’s retirement on Saturday.

"As a young kid, all I dreamt about was winning a World Series. Thanks to the many coaches, teammates and medical staff, my boyhood dream came true in 2019," Strasburg said. "Despite this being a personal goal of mine. I’ve come to realize how truly important and special that moment was for so many fans in the DMW. Your unwavering support through the ups and downs will always mean the world to me.

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during Game 6 of the World Series against the Astros on Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

"I’d also like to thank the late Ted Lerner and family for giving me the chance to wear the curly ‘W’ all these years. Although I will always wish there were more games to be pitched. I find comfort knowing I left it all out there for the only team I’ve known. My family and I are truly fortunate and blessed to have experienced this baseball journey in the Nation’s Capitol."

The Nationals selected Strasburg No. 1 overall out of San Diego State. He burst onto the scene in 2010, striking out 92 batters in 12 games and posting a 2.91 ERA. But he missed most of 2011 recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent at the end of 2010.

He helped the Nationals to a World Series title in 2019. He struck out 14 Houston Astros batters and recorded a 2.51 ERA in two starts. He was named World