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Top pick Strasburg scratched from another start
Updated 11/20/2009 8:06 PM ET
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg (FSY) has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game.

Strasburg was hurt during a workout Thursday, and an MRI exam showed inflammation. He is scheduled to travel to Los Angeles on Friday to be examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum.

The Nationals issued a news release saying Strasburg's injury "is not considered serious."

The title game is Saturday.

Strasburg also was held out of a scheduled start in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game Nov. 7 because of a strained neck muscle.

The San Diego State right-hander signed a record $15.1 million contract after being the top pick in June's amateur draft.

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Posted 11/19/2009 9:56 PM ET
Updated 11/20/2009 8:06 PM ET