Nationals send Strasburg to Double-A (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

The Washington Nationals have sent top pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg to the minor leagues. Strasburg was the No. 1 pick in last year's draft and there had been a lot of speculation about where he would start this season. He was optioned to Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday. The 21-year-old Strasburg has been the Nationals' best pitcher in spring training.

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