Stephen Strasburg needs carpal tunnel surgery and will be on the 60-day disabled list for the rest of the season.

“Hopefully surgery goes well,” Martinez said. “The biggest thing is that surgery relieves anything he has and he’s able to rehab and come back strong next spring training. Long-term goal, that’s what we’re hoping for.”

Chron.com

That statement by Martinez does not seem very optimistic. Here is the Cleveland Clinic on the surgery:

Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome has a very high success rate of over 90%. Many symptoms are relieved quickly after treatment, including tingling sensation in the hands and waking up at night. Numbness may take longer to be relieved, even up to three months. 

My.ClevelandClinic.org

At least the odds are in Straburg’s favor. If someone has to miss a season, this is the season to miss.