Nats say top pick Strasburg has knee injury, will see specialist
WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game.
Strasburg was hurt during a workout Thursday, and an MRI exam showed inflammation. He is scheduled to travel to Los Angeles on Friday to be examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum.
The Nationals issued a news release saying Strasburg's injury "is not considered serious."
The title game is Saturday.
Strasburg also was held out of a scheduled start in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game Nov. 7 because of a strained neck muscle.
The San Diego State right-hander signed a record $15.1 million contract after being the top pick in June's amateur draft.
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