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Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg to undergo carpal tunnel surgery, ending his 2020 season

By Zeke Hartner

The Washington Nationals’ star pitcher Stephen Strasburg is set to undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in his right hand, which will end his season.

Nats Manager Dave Martinez said their hopes are for Strasburg to have a successful surgery and be ready to return ahead of next season.

“We want to make sure he’s 100% ready to go when he comes back — we don’t want nothing else to break down on him,” Martinez said. “We’re going to take it very slowly and carefully.”

Strasburg has been placed on the 60 day injured list. His rehab period will take place at the team’s Fredericksburg, Virginia, complex.

Because of the MLB’s modified health safety protocols for this season, he will not be able to return from the injured list early if he recovers sooner than expected, and with less than 60 days remaining in the 2020 season, he will not be able to return for the season.

MLB All-Star Game locations: 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyond

By Matt Weyrich
MLB All-Star Game locations: 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyond originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonMajor League Baseball’s All-Star Game has been around since 1933, serving as one of professional sports’ most historic annual celebrations of its best players.Three of the next four All-Star Game locations have been determined. The 2023 Midsummer Classic will be played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, marking the third time the Mariners have hosted and first since 2001.MLB has also gotten out ahead and locked in Globe Life Field for 2024 and Citizens Bank Park for 2026. The Texas Rangers, who opened their new ballpark in 2020, will host the game for just the second time since moving to Arlington in 1972.The Philadelphia Phillies will then host the event in 2026 as part of the league's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.A location for 2025 has yet to be announced.Upcoming MLB All-Star Games locations:2023: T-Mobile Park (Seattle Mariners) on July 11, 20232024: Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers), date to be determined2025: Location to be determined2026: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia Phillies), date to be determinedRecent MLB All-Star Game locations:2022: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles Dodgers), AL won 3-22021: Coors Field (Colorado Rockies), AL won 5-22020: All-Star Game canceled, Dodgers awarded 2022 instead2019: Progressive Field (Cleveland Indians), AL won 4-22018: Nationals Park (Washington Nationals), AL won 8-62017: Marlins Park (Miami Marlins), AL won 2-12016: Petco Park (San Diego Padres), AL won 4-22015: Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati Reds), AL won 6-32014: Target Field (Minnesota Twins), AL won 5-32013: Citi Field (New York Mets), AL won 3-02012: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City Royals), NL won 8-0
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