[서울=RNX뉴스] 박은경 기자 = Stephen Strasburg to Return to Nationals on $245 Million Deal

Strasburg's seven-year deal is a new record for a pitcher.

The deal surpasses David Price's seven-year, $217 million deal with the Boston Red Sox.

Strasburg will also make more per season than Zack Greinke's $31.5 million.

Mark D. Lerner, Nationals owner, via statement Mark D. Lerner, via statement Strasburg opted out of the final four years of his contract to become a free agent.

He became the first pitcher to win five games without a loss in a single postseason.

Strasburg also tied Curt Schilling for the second most strikeouts in a single postseason with 47.