Strasburg nationals contracts

This time, Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg’s retirement is official.

Strasburg, who planned to retire last September with a lavish press conference at Nationals Park, only for the Nats to change their mind, this time is retiring Saturday with a simple clerical move on the MLB transactions page.

Strasburg, who has not pitched since June 9, 2022, still will receive the remaining $105 million owed from his original seven-year, $245 million contract, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the terms of Strasburg's retirement.

The original contract was heavily deferred, $11.4 million annually, with Strasburg scheduled to receive $26.5 million in 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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As part of his retiremen