Image via WikipediaVIERA, Fla. -- The Nationals placed right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the 60-day disabled list and claimed left-hander Lee Hyde off waivers from the Braves on Wednesday afternoon.
Strasburg, the Nationals' best pitcher last season, is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. He is now throwing 90 feet on flat ground and his arm strength is slowly returning.
Once he is healthy and ready to pitch in the Major Leagues, Strasburg wants to be the ace of Washington's staff. Before he hurt his elbow in August, Strasburg was clearly one of the best rookies in the Major Leagues. In 12 games, Strasburg was 5-3 with a 2.91 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 68 innings. There is a possibility he could return to action sometime in September. CONTINUE....
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