Stephen Strasburg has retired after reaching a financial agreement with the Washington Nationals.
The team has not formally announced the move for the 2019 World Series MVP, but MLB logged the retirement on Saturday.
“It was a privilege to watch him grow as a player and a person throughout his illustrious career. He gave us so many memories that will live in our hearts forever. No one can dispute the indelible impact he had on our organization,” team owner Mark Lerner said in a statement. “He put us on the map as World Champions and changed the face of our franchise. Thank you, Stephen — for everything — and congratulations on a tremendous career.
“As a young kid, all I dreamt about was winning a World Series. Thanks to the many coaches, teammates, and medical staff, my boyhood dream came true in 2019,” Strasburg wrote on Sunday. “Despite this being a personal goal of mine, I’ve come to realize how truly important and special that moment was for so many fans in the DMV. Your unwavering support through all the ups and downs will always mean the world to me.
“Stephen Strasburg is and always will be an important part of the Washington Nationals franchise. We support him in any decision he makes and will ensure that he receives what is due to him,” Nationals team owner Mark Lerner said in August when Strasburg’s retirement first hit the media.
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