Matt Strahm's Unique Injury Doesn't Halt Opener Plans

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm suffered a peculiar fingernail injury while packing his daughter's toys, tearing the nail on his throwing hand's middle finger. Despite this incident and an earlier shoulder injury, Strahm is expected to be ready for the Phillies' season opener against the Washington Nationals. Strahm, who had a solid performance last season, was scratched from the Phillies' final spring training game but remains on the Opening Day roster. His injury from packing is the second of its kind this spring, leading him to joke about buying a house to avoid future packing mishaps. Strahm's finger has been secured in a soft cast, but he has been throwing without shoulder issues recently.