Following Stephen Strasburg’s retirement announcement on Sunday morning, the Washington Nationals released the following statements:

Statement from Mark D. Lerner, Managing Principal Owner of the Washington Nationals:

“On behalf of the Lerner · Cohen · Tanenbaum family, I’d like to thank Stephen for all he’s done for the Washington Nationals. It was a privilege to watch him grow as a player and a person throughout his illustrious career. He gave us so many memories that will live in our hearts forever. No one can dispute the indelible impact he had on our organization. He put us on the map as World Champions and changed the face of our franchise. Thank you, Stephen – for everything – and congratulations on a tremendous career.”

Statement from Washington Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo:

“I’d like to congratulate Stephen on an incredible career. From his Major League debut in 2010 through leading us to a title as the World Series MVP in 2019, the impact he’s had on our ball club is undeniable. He will go down as one of the best players in Washington Nationals history, and it was my honor to be part of that journey. We’re thankful for all he’s done for our organization and wish him and his family the absolute best.”

Please click HERE to view the Nationals video tribute to Stephen Strasburg.