PT TODAY: WAS deals with latest Strasburg injury

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Nationals | Stephen Strasburg placed on injured list
Washington Nationals RHP Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) was placed on the injured list Sunday, April 18, because of right shoulder inflammation. In a corresponding move, RHP Paolo Espino was called up to start in Strasburg's place against the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Source: The Athletic - Maria Torres
 
BHQ take: Strasburg hits the IL once again. He arrived in Washington back in 2010, and has now been on the IL in parts of nine different seasons. The Nationals are hoping that Strasburg’s IL stay will be short, but we’ve heard that before. Stay tuned....

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