Pedro Strop Fantasy Stats

The Chicago Cubs have brought back relief pitcher Pedro Strop on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Strip, 35, started last season with the Reds and only pitched in four games due to injuries and was eventually released and picked up by the Cubs. He didn't make any appearances for the Cubs in his second go around with the club, but he has spent the bulk of his career with them. Strop will look to earn a spot in the Cubs bullpen and should be avoided by fantasy managers for now.

The Cincinnati Reds have activated and designated Pedro Strop (groin) for assignment. Its a bit of a surprise as Strop was an attractive free-agent pickup this offseason and only threw 2 1/3 innings for his new club and allowed one run with one strikeout and four walks over that span. The former Cub is likely to find a new home quickly, but doesnt hold too much value at the moment with his most value coming as someone who can help with holds depending where he ends up.

The Cincinnati Reds are close to getting a pair of right-handed relievers back as Pedro Strop and Robert Stephenson both faced batters Wednesday at the teams alternate site with another session scheduled for Friday. Strop has been sidelined due to a groin ailment since Aug. 7, while Stephenson has been out of the mix since July 25. While Raisel Iglesias has a stronghold on the closers gig in Cincinnati, Strop and Stephenson are both candidates for holds and the top right-handed setup role with Michael Lorenzens early season struggles. Check back for an update on when either is officially activated.

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Pedro Strop left Fridays contest against Milwaukee early due to a groin ailment. Manager David Bell announced Saturday that Strop could miss an extended period of time due to the injury, zapping the little season-long fantasy intrigue that he possessed. After years of being a stalwart in the Cubs bullpen, Strop walked six of the first 15 batters that he faced in 2020, and with the Cincinnati relief corps having bigger names ahead of him in terms of role, his path to being rostered was diminished anyway. His absence could force Michael Lorenzen and Lucas Sims to take increased late-inning duties.

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a one-year, $1.825 million deal with relief pitcher Pedro Strop on Thursday. Strop can earn an extra $1.5 million in incentives. The 34-year-old right-hander had a down year in 2019 with the Cubs, posting a 4.97 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and 20 walks in 41 2/3 innings over 50 relief appearances. He has managed to save 23 games for Chicago the last two seasons, but Strop only has 32 career saves in 11 big league seasons. With Raisel Iglesias locking down ninth-inning duties in Cincinnati, it'll take an injury for Strop to get more save chances in his new digs. He'll only be attractive as a low-end end option in holds leagues if he's setting up for Iglesias.

The Cincinnati Reds are close to reaching an agreement with relief pitcher Pedro Strop, according to a source. Despite a poor 4.97 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 10 saves in 50 relief outings for the Cubbies last season, Strop is one of the better relief arms available at this stage of the offseason. The 34-year-old Dominican has 23 saves the last two seasons while helping to fill in for the injured Brandon Morrow, and he has 32 career saves in 11 seasons in the majors. However, he'd only have value in leagues that count holds if he were to land in Cincinnati, as the Reds will go forward with Raisel Iglesias as their ninth-inning arm in 2020.

The Miami Marlins and Texas Rangers are the two finalists for the services of relief pitcher Pedro Strop, according to a source. The 34-year-old right-hander struggled to the tune of a 4.97 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 50 outings (41 2/3 innings) for the Cubs in 2019, but he did close out 10 saves after recording a career-high 13 saves the previous season. Strop should pitch in a high-leverage, late-inning role in either Texas or Miami, and he'd have a chance at ninth-inning duties if he were to land with the rebuilding Fish. However, he'd be a low-end fantasy stopper if he's closing out games for the likely last-place Marlins.

The Marlins, Cubs, Rangers and Brewers are believed to be interested in relief pitcher Pedro Strop. The right-hander had a down year with the Cubs in 2019 by posting a 4.97 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in his 41 2/3 innings of work over 50 outings. He did have 10 saves, however, and has closed out 23 games for the Cubbies the last two seasons due to injuries to Brandon Morrow. With Craig Kimbrel now entrenched as Chicago's ninth-inning fireman, staying in Chicago probably isn't the most ideal situation for Strop's fantasy value. A move to Miami would give him the best chance for saves, but a closing gig for a rebuilding team also isn't that attractive in terms of fantasy.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (neck) has been activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Strop is back in the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics after missing 10 days due to neck tightness. Craig Kimbrel (knee) and Brandon Kintzler (pectoral) are both sidelined, so Steve Cishek and Strop will get most of the save chances in the ninth. Strop's fantasy value should increase until Kimbrel returns.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with neck tightness. Strop started feeling the pain on Sunday and has been struggling of late. For the season, Strop owns a 5.20 ERA. Duane Underwood Jr. has been called up to replace Strop and can be left on the waiver wire.