BALTIMORE – Washington Nationals star right-hander Stephen Strasburg left Friday night's game after throwing just 16 pitches.There was no immediate word from the Nationals on the type of injury that forced him off the mound during the first inning of a game against the Orioles.Strasburg got a late start on the season because of a nerve issue in his right hand.
This was his second start, the first coming last Sunday against Baltimore.Before Friday's game, Washington manager Dave Martinez spoke about taking it slow with Strasburg, who went 5-0 in the postseason for the 2019 World Series champions.“Based on our conversations with him, he feels like he can work through this injury," Martinez said. “But I want to be smart, I really do.