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Stephen Strasburg was making his third start since returning from t atlanta braves jersey youth girls he IL on Tuesday night against the Braves.

It didn't last long.

Strasburg pitched just 1 1/3 innings against Atlanta before he exited with what was deemed a tight right trapezius, a back muscle that connects to the shoulder and neck. As a result, StrasburgMLB Backpacks will h Carlos Correa Twins Jerseys ave an MRI on the injury Wednesday to determine whether he has to go back to the IL.

Either way, it's clear that Strasburg was affected by the malady. Before leaving the game, Strasburg was averaging just 89.9 mph on his fastball, his lowest mark of the season. Before Tuesday's game, he atlanta braves jersey woman had averaged 92.3 mph on his fastballs in four starts spanning 20 1/3 innings.

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And from the first batter of theMLB Vintage Clothing game, Strasburg appeared to be struggling to keep his arm loose.

Strasburg is in the second season of a seven-year, $245 million contract that he signed afMLB Trading Cardster leading the Nati atlanta braves uniforms 2021 onals to a World Series. He went 5-0 with a 1.98 ERA during the 2019 postseason and won World Series MVP for his efforts.

However, since that time, he has made just seven starts and has posted MLB Player Tee Shirts a 1-3 record with a 5.74 ERA. And as manager Davey Martinez confirmed, Strasburg's frust atlanta braves jersey men xxl ration wi atlanta braves cream jersey th his injuries is growing.

"He's frustrated but I want to make sure we do the right thing, for him and for us,'' Martinez said, per ESPN.