The Washington Nationals announced on Saturday that they would be shutting down ace Stephen Strasburg effective immediately, one start prior than what the team's original plan had been.
Stephen Strasburg Unhappy With Being Shut Down
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg is ‘not too happy’ about being shut down for the remainder of the season.
Manager Davey Johnson said that after Friday night's lackluster outing, he felt it was time for Strasburg to be shut down for the season, and general manger Mike Rizzo agreed. Asked after Saturday's 7-6 win over the Marlins about the shutdown, Strasburg admitted to being 'not too happy' about his season being over.
Strasburg showed some fire. "Honestly, I'm not too happy about it. I want to keep pitching out there."
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) September 8, 2012
Stephen Strasburg angry at shutdown: "I don't I'm ever going to accept this."
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) September 8, 2012
Veteran lefthander John Lannan will replace Strasburg in the rotation, beginning Wednesday night against the New York Mets.
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