Nationals place pitcher Stephen Strasburg on injured list with nerve issue in hand

Washington Nationals star right-hander Stephen Strasburg was placed on the injured list on Saturday due to an injury in his hand and thumb.

Washington Nationals star right-hander Stephen Strasburg was placed on the injured list on Saturday due to an injury in his hand and thumb. Strasberg threw just 16 pitches in what was just his second start of the season, as he has been dealing with nerve issues in his right hand.