World Series champion Stephen Strasburg to retire amid string of injury setbacks: reports

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Three-time All-Star pitcher Stephen Strasburg plans to retire from baseball, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Strasburg's pending retirement would mark the end of one of the most hyped careers in recent MLB history. Strasburg certainly produced memorable moments during his 13-year career, winning a World Series and being named the championship series MVP in 2019.

But the hard-throwing right-hander will likely be remembered for his struggles with injuries throughout his time in the majors. His most recent injury surfaced in June when reports revealed that Strasburg suffers from "severe nerve damage."

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Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals walks off the field after the first inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 9, 2022, in Miami. (Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

He has not appeared in a MLB game since June 2022.

The Nationals have tentatively scheduled a press conference to announce Strasburg's retirement on Sept. 9. Washington is scheduled to host the Los Angeles Dodgers on that date.

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Strasburg was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 draft. The last few seasons have been particularly injury-riddled for Strasburg. He signed a record-breaking, seven-year contract with the Nationals in 2019, but he has only managed to pitch 31.5 innings since he inked the deal.

In 2021, he underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in 2021. He experienced more pain after he made a start after the surgery.

It remains unclear whether