PHOENIX - Phoenix Desert Dogs right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg will miss his scheduled start in Saturday's Arizona Fall League championship game.The Washington Nationals issued the following statement Thursday evening.
"Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from Saturday's start in the Arizona Fall League championship game due to a twisted left knee, suffered during a Phoenix Desert Dogs workout this afternoon.
"The injury is not considered serious. An MRI returned showing inflammation.
"As a precaution, Strasburg is scheduled to fly to Washington, D.C. on Friday to be examined by Nationals Medical Director Dr. Wiemi Douoguih."
The Desert Dogs will name another starting pitcher Friday. Anthony Varvaro (SEA) is the Peoria Javelinas' scheduled starting pitcher.
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