Stephen Strasburg says the nerve issue in his wrist that ended his 2020 season after five innings would get aggravated every time he threw a baseball. The Washington Nationals ace says the numbness would go from his thumb to his whole hand. The problem went away immediately after the 15-minute carpal tunnel surgery he had in August. The 2019 World Series MVP began preparing for this season much earlier than he usually does, starting by doing a light catch on Nov. 1 instead of mid-December, and throwing bullpens early in January instead of late in the month.
Nats’ Strasburg: ‘Numbness in my whole hand’ led to surgery
