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FILE - In this July 20, 2020 file photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles during an exhibition baseball game in Baltimore. Strasburg has been scratched from what was supposed to be his first start of the season for the Washington Nationals because of a nerve issue with his right hand. Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced the news about four hours before the scheduled first pitch against the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday, July 25. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Series MVP Strasburg misses 1st start with hand nerve issue

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 2020, file photo Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during a baseball training camp workout at Nationals Park in Washington. Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and the rest of the Nationals head into the 2020 season hoping to do something no major league club has done in quite some time: win back-to-back World Series. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

MLB’s shortened season could lead to wild stats

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg laughs during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

‘4 Horses’ still key for World Series champion Nationals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer will throw in the Nationals' season opener July 23 against the visiting New York Yankees. Scherzer will again anchor a starting rotation that Nationals manager Dave Martinez refers to as the "four horses," and includes Stephen Strasburg, Patrick Corbin and Anibal Sanchez. (All-Pro Reels photograph)

Nationals’ ‘four horses’ key to potential World Series title repeat

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez speaks at a baseball news conference, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers in a National League wild card game Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Nationals have two players test positive for COVID-19

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 28, 2020, photo, Oklahoma's Cade Cavalli throws a pitch during an NCAA baseball game against Arkansas in Houston. The Washington Nationals selected Cavalli in the baseball draft Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson) **FILE**

Cade Cavalli, 2020 first-round pick, to join Nationals’ pool as third player opts out

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez celebrates with fans during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros in Washington. Martinez says the World Series champs will raise their banner and present their rings at their stadium with fans in attendance -- no matter how or when or if the 2020 season starts. Like his general manager, Mike Rizzo, Martinez is optimistic there will be a major league season this year and has been mapping out what a second spring training camp might look like. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Nats skipper Martinez: Banner, rings to be revealed for fans

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez answers a reporter's question during a news conference prior to practice for Game 1 of the NLDS baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Dave Martinez discusses life on a farm, what spring training could entail when baseball returns

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles heads to first on an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Better plate discipline could move up Victor Robles in Nationals’ order

By Chuck King - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, left, gets a high-five from fellow pitcher Anibal Sanchez during spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nats’ Max Scherzer to face Astros in exhibition opener

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals fans cheers during a rally following the parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over Houston Astros, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) ** FILE **

Nationals’ World Series win creates ‘profound impact’ for merchandise dealers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals celebrate after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Dave Martinez planted seeds that grew into Series title

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon celebrates with the trophy in the locker room after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nationals, GM Rizzo earn ‘I told you so’ World Series title

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, waves a flag and Ryan Zimmerman, right, hoists the World Series trophy as the baseball team arrives at Dulles Airport, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Chantilly, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals return to jubilant city

By Matthew Paras and Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Clutch Kendrick lands winning blow as Nats take World Series

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after Houston Astros' Michael Brantley grounded out to end the fifth inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Strasburg, Nats top Astros 7-2, force World Series Game 7

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez argues an interference call during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Nationals react to Trea Turner interference debacle as Torre defends call

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick is congratulated by Juan Soto after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nationals win World Series in heart-stopping Game 7 over Astros

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner knocks the glove away from Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Trea Turner interference call upheld, Dave Martinez ejected

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer speaks during a news conference before Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington. Scherzer was slated to start Sunday's World Series game, has been scratched with spasms in his neck and right trapezius. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Max Scherzer status still up in the air as Nationals leave for Houston

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times