WASHINGTON, May 31 (UPI) -- Prized Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg will make his major league debut June 8 against Pittsburgh, the team said Monday.
Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo said Strasburg, the first overall pick in last year's draft, will get a call-up from Syracuse after making his last start for the Class AAA club Thursday.
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The former San Diego State star has been exceptional at the minor league level in his first year of professional ball, going 6-2 and posting a 1.43 ERA in 50 1/3 innings for Class AA Harrisburg and Syracuse.
Strasburg signed a four-year deal believed to be worth $15 million after the Nationals drafted him.
