**Retirement** of Stephen Strasburg Caps Career Full of Achievements
Washington, D.C. – Former Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has officially announced his retirement after a series of injuries prevented him from returning to the game. Strasburg, a longtime starting pitcher for the Nationals, confirmed his retirement after reports from various sources and a statement released Sunday morning. Strasburg’s decision to retire comes after a prolonged battle with injuries that hindered his ability to pitch at a Major League level. The pitcher expressed gratitude towards …