Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg placed on 60-day injured list. The 2019 World Series MVP has not pitched since June 2022. Strasburg issued no retirement news conference, teammates look forward to seeing him at spring training. The 35-year-old's $35 million annual contract and implications of Rule 5 draft slot.

Team selects contracts of Matt Barnes, Derek Law, Eddie Rosario, and Jesse Winker from Triple-A. Barnes, Rosario, Winker earn $2 million while Law earns $1.5 million. Several other players out on injured lists due to various ailments and surgeries.