Strasburg (elbow) is in the process of getting a second opinion on what has been diagnosed as a strained flexor mass, the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports. He received a PRP injection in his elbow Friday.
Pitchers getting a second opinion on notable arm injuries is pretty standard procedure, so this isn't necessarily a red flag, but the whole situation is still pretty concerning. It's unclear if he will be able to return during the regular season, although if the results of his second opinion are made known, a clearer timetable could be made available. Joe Ross could return to the Nationals' rotation next weekend, which will help Washington make up for this huge loss in the short term, but the replacement options available to Strasburg's fantasy owners are no doubt far less appealing.