Nationals star Strasburg to get season-ending surgery for the second year in a row

The Washington Nationals rotation is about to take a major hit.

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For the second year in a row, Stephen Strasburg will undergo season-ending surgery.

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The Nationals are hoping to have him back in time for the 2022 campaign.

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The Nats’ ace hasn’t pitched since June 1 when he left the game after just one and one third innings.

The three-time All-Star has totaled 26 and two thirds innings since winning the 2019 World Series MVP Award.

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