Chris Stratton
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Jun 20 2024Stratton earned a save against the Athletics on Thursday by retiring both batters he faced. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Regular closer James McArthur was deployed in a high-leverage situation in the seventh frame and ended up with the victory despite allowing two hits and two walks over one inning of work. That left the door to a save chance open for Stratton, who entered Thursday with three saves on the season but none since May 20. Stratton got the job done against Oakland in a tough spot, as he entered with two runners on base and just one out. The right-hander could see a few additional ninth-inning opportunities along the way, though McArthur remains the favorite for saves for the Royals.
May 30 2024Stratton (2-3) took the loss and a blown save Thursday versus the Twins, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton worked the sixth inning, relieving starter Daniel Lynch while the Royals were ahead 4-3. That lead didn't hold, as Stratton gave up an RBI single to Max Kepler and a three-run triple to Carlos Correa before John Schreiber finished off the frame. While Stratton has kept runs off the board in seven of his 10 appearances in May, he's allowed seven runs with an 11:6 K:BB over 11 innings for the month. He's at a poor 6.00 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 22:16 K:BB with three saves, three holds and two blown saves over 24 innings this season, serving as an occasional high-leverage option.
May 20 2024Stratton struck out one batter over 1.1 perfect innings and earned a save over the Tigers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton entered the eighth innings with two outs and bases jammed. He escaped the threat and retired the side in order to preserve the win. The dangerous circumstances allowed him to earn the save despite Kansas City winning 8-3, which would explain why James McArthur wasn't used. Stratton owns a 4.95 ERA with three saves and three holds through 19 appearances.
May 6 2024Stratton allowed two walks in a scoreless inning and earned a save over the Brewers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton forced a double play after the first walk, so he didn't face a very threatening push from Milwaukee. It was his second save of the year and first since April 6. He blew his last opportunity when he was slammed for five runs against Detroit on April 27. Stratton is sporting a 5.40 ERA with a shaky 12:12 K:BB through 15 frames.
Apr 28 2024Stratton (2-2) allowed five runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning to take the loss versus the Tigers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton had his worst outing of the season, as the Tigers rallied against him in the seventh inning. He's allowed multiple runs in three of his 12 appearances, but he's maintained scoreless efforts in the other nine. Saturday's poor showing skewed his ratios to a 6.23 ERA and 1.54 WHIP, while his 11:10 K:BB over 13 innings is far from an encouraging sign. Stratton has a save, two holds and a blown save, and it's unlikely one bad appearance will cost him late-inning looks in the long run.
Apr 24 2024Stratton (2-1) did not allow a baserunner and struck out one batter over 1.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton allowed an inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly after relieving starter Michael Wacha in the fifth inning. The Royals rallied ahead in the bottom of the fifth and Stratton delivered a perfect sixth en route to the win. He hasn't been charged with a run over his last five innings and now has a 3.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 8:9 K:BB over 11 innings on the year. Stratton's history as a starter makes him an option for multi-inning assignments. He can also work in the late innings, though James McArthur (five) has the advantage for save chances so far, while Stratton and Will Smith (one each) are the only other Royals to pick up a save this season.
Apr 15 2024Stratton (1-1) allowed two runs on a hit and four walks without striking out a batter over one inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton lost his control Sunday, throwing just 11 of 28 pitches for strikes in the poor appearance. He's kept runs off the board in four of his six outings while also earning a save, but he has an ugly 5:7 K:BB that belies trouble ahead. The right-hander is in the high-leverage mix as one of three Royals to log a save this season, but it's fair to say he shouldn't be manager Matt Quatraro's first option in the ninth inning most of the time.
Apr 6 2024Stratton registered the save Saturday versus the White Sox, striking out one in a perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One night after James McArthur rescued Will Smith to net a save, Royals manager Matt Quatraro turned to Stratton in the ninth up three with the top of the lineup due for the White Sox. He disposed of the side on just 12 pitches to record his first save of the season and 13th of his career. Nick Anderson got the hold in this one with a scoreless eighth inning, although he had to pitch around a double and a walk. The Kansas City bullpen situation could continue to be a headache for fantasy managers to figure out. Stratton has thrown his hat in the ring, but he's one of maybe five options Quatraro could potentially look to when the next save opportunity arises.
Apr 5 2024Stratton (1-0) earned the win Friday over the White Sox, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out one over one scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton worked the top of the eighth inning, and the Royals broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander allowed two runs in his season debut March 28 versus the Twins, but he's bounced back with a pair of scoreless outings. The Royals' bullpen roles remain unsettled, but Stratton is still far down the pecking order for save chances even with Will Smith struggling out of the gate.
Mar 5 2024Stratton has allowed four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over two Cactus League innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton signed with the Royals in December. The 33-year-old figures to have a decent chance to make the Opening Day roster, at least as a multi-inning relief option. He posted a 3.92 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 81:25 K:BB, one save and seven holds over 82.2 innings between the Cardinals and the Rangers last season. Stratton has occasionally been a setup man, but he tends to allow too many baserunners to be truly effective in a late-inning role.
Dec 12 2023Stratton signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Royals on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal also includes a $4.5 million player option for 2025, per Rogers. Stratton operated as a multi-inning reliever for the Cardinals and Rangers in 2023 and posted a combined 3.92 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 81:25 K:BB across 82.2 regular-season innings. He'll likely reprise that sort of bullpen workhorse role with Kansas City.
Jul 30 2023The Rangers acquired Stratton and left-hander Jordan Montgomery from the Cardinals on Sunday in exchange for left-hander John King, infielder Thomas Saggese and right-hander Tekoah Roby, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton is the secondary piece in the deal for the Rangers, who will fortify their rotation with the addition of Montgomery. Meanwhile, Stratton should work as a setup man in Texas, likely settling in behind closer Will Smith and Aroldis Chapman in the bullpen hierarchy. Playing under a $2.8 million salary in his final year of arbitration, Stratton has produced a 4.36 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 59:17 K:BB in 53.2 innings with St. Louis. He'll likely set himself up for a nice pay raise in free agency this winter if he can finish the season on a high note with his new club.
Jul 19 2023Stratton picked up the save in Wednesday's 6-4 victory over the Marlins, allowing a run on two hits while logging a strikeout over an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals turned to Stratton to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning, with Jordan Hicks and Giovanny Gallegos each having pitched in consecutive games. Stratton allowed a run on a Luis Arraez double before coaxing a flyout from Jorge Soler to earn his first save this season. The 32-year-old Stratton has a 4.17 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP and 53:13 K:BB across 49.2 innings this year. While he's still behind Hicks and Gallegos in the St. Louis bullpen hierarchy, Stratton could be a name to watch if the Cardinals elect to move some relief pitching at the trade deadline.
Jun 12 2023Stratton (1-1) allowed a run on three hits over one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton has been scored on in four of his last 10 outings, yielding nine runs over 13.1 innings in that span. He's added a 15:5 K:BB over those appearances. For the season, he has a passable 3.93 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 39:8 K:BB over 36.2 innings in a middle-relief role. His inconsistency of late makes it unlikely that he'll get many late-inning looks even with Ryan Helsley (forearm) on the injured list.
May 9 2023Stratton (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two batters over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton got the last out of the seventh inning and stayed in for the eighth in a 4-4 game. The Cardinals pulled ahead in the ninth, and Giovanny Gallegos earned the save to give Stratton his first win in 14 appearances this season. Stratton has done relatively well in a low-leverage role with a 2.95 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB over 21.1 innings. He's logged the most innings of any Cardinals reliever this season, but his ability to cover multiple frames likely prevents him from being a candidate for save chances.
Mar 14 2023Stratton has allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings across four Grapefruit League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's also struck out three batters. Stratton has 11 career saves, but he's likely ticketed for a middle-relief assignment in his first full season with the Cardinals. The right-hander has had issues with permitting too many baserunners throughout his career -- he's never posted a BB/9 lower than 3.4 or a WHIP lower than 1.30. He could also be a long-shot candidate to be a spot starter, though he's only made six starts over the last four seasons and the Cardinals have a surplus of potential starters.
Nov 17 2022Stratton signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Cardinals on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton was traded from the Pirates to the Cardinals last season and will remain in St. Louis for at least one more year after reaching a new deal ahead of Friday's non-tender deadline. Over 60 appearances (one start) last year, he posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 63.1 innings.
Oct 7 2022Stratton was left off the Cardinals' wild-card roster Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton will begin the postseason as a member of the Cardinals' taxi squad after failing to be selected for their wild-card roster. The right-hander is a surprising omission from the postseason roster after posting a 1.50 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 18 innings in his final 16 appearances of the regular season. He'll have another shot to join the active unit if St. Louis advances in the postseason.
Oct 4 2022Stratton (10-4) earned the extra-inning win Tuesday, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton's 10 wins are tied with Toronto's Adam Cimber for the most among major-league relievers this year. Since the start of September, Stratton has allowed just two runs on eight hits and four walks over 10.1 innings. The righty owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 60:25 K:BB through 63.1 innings between the Cardinals and the Pirates this season. Stratton will likely serve as a multi-inning reliever for the Cardinals during the postseason.
Sep 17 2022Stratton (9-4) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win Friday over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton got the last out of the top of the seventh inning before the Cardinals rallied ahead in the bottom half of the frame. Stratton has picked up two wins in his last three appearances, and he's logged a solid 3.06 ERA despite a 1.47 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB in 17.2 innings with the Cardinals since joining them from Pittsburgh at the trade deadline.
Sep 11 2022Stratton (8-4) pitched two-thirds of a perfect inning and earned the win Sunday over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton got the last two outs of the eighth inning, and the Cardinals exploded for four runs to take the lead in the ninth. Over his last nine outings, he's allowed just one run and four hits, though he's also issued seven walks in 12.1 innings in that span. The improved pitching has trimmed his ERA to 4.37 with a 1.53 WHIP and 54:22 K:BB across 57.2 innings between the Cardinals and the Pirates this year. He's earned three wins since he was traded in early August, but he hasn't picked up a save or a hold with his new team.
Aug 29 2022Stratton (7-4) allowed two walks and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Monday over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Miles Mikolas couldn't complete the necessary five frames to get the win, so it went to Stratton instead in a game the Cardinals thoroughly controlled. Through nine appearances with St. Louis, Stratton has allowed six runs (five earned) with a 14:8 K:BB through 12.1 innings. He's pitched to a 4.75 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 51:21 K:BB through 53 innings overall across 49 appearances between the Cardinals and the Pirates. He saw some setup work with Pittsburgh but has mainly functioned as a middle reliever since his move at the trade deadline.
Aug 7 2022Stratton (6-4) allowed two runs on six hits and struck out four over 1.2 innings, earning the win Sunday over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton didn't have a great outing, allowing two runners inherited from Adam Wainwright to score in the fifth inning. In the sixth, Stratton was charged with two more runs, but the Cardinals never fell behind and he ended up with his first win in three appearances with his new team. This was the first time the right-handed had allowed multiple runs since June 27. He has a 5.08 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 43:15 K:BB across 44.1 innings between St. Louis and Pittsburgh this year. He picked up two saves and eight holds with the Pirates, but he's expected to see lower-leverage assignments with the Cardinals.
Aug 1 2022Stratton was traded to the Cardinals from the Pirates in the Jose Quintana deal Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran has not had a great season, posting a 5.09 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 40.2 innings. However, the Cardinals will attempt to get him back on track and boost their bullpen the rest of the way.
Jul 11 2022Stratton has been named the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton hasn't tossed more than two innings all season, so he's set to serve as the opener before making way for a primary pitcher, who has yet to be named. Stratton has allowed just one run over his last five appearances, walking two and fanning five over that stretch (3.2 innings).
Jun 28 2022Stratton (4-4) allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two across two innings to take the loss Monday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton worked around a few baserunners in the seventh inning and held the lead for Pittsburgh. However, he surrendered a two-run homer to Maikel Franco in the eighth frame to give up the lead and take the loss. Stratton has struggled for much of June, as he has now allowed 10 earned runs across his last nine innings -- spanning eight appearances. Yerry De Los Santos could be a candidate to step into a higher leverage role if Stratton continues to falter.
Jun 1 2022Stratton struck out the side to record a scoreless eighth inning and earn a hold Tuesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton was called upon to protect a one-run lead and earned his fifth hold. However, he appears to be out of the picture for saves in Pittsburgh, as the team turned to Wil Crowe in the ninth inning with David Bednar unavailable after throwing 50 pitches Monday. Despite a bloated 4.34 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, Stratton has held opponents scoreless in 15 of his 20 appearances this season and should remain locked into the top setup role for the Pirates.
May 15 2022Stratton (2-1) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one across a scoreless eighth inning to earn the win Sunday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton entered the game in the eighth inning, and he allowed both a walk and a double in a scoreless game to get into a jam. However, he induced a strikeout and fly out to escape the inning. It was only Stratton's fourth scoreless appearance in his last seven outings, and he has not earned a save since April 22. For the campaign, Stratton owns a 5.40 ERA with a 14:5 K:BB across 13.1 innings.
Apr 22 2022Stratton allowed two hits during a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cubs. He had one strikeout and zero walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton earned his first save of the season in Thursday's series opener and returned to the mound for save No. 2 on Friday. The right-hander is the first Pittsburgh reliever with multiple saves this year, as fellow late-inning option David Bednar worked in a setup role the past two days. Stratton has given up two runs on six hits with a 5:0 K:BB through 5.1 innings and should continue to see at least semi-regular save chances.
Apr 21 2022Stratton picked up a save against the Cubs on Thursday, striking out one in a perfect inning of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton was summoned in the ninth inning with the Pirates nursing a one-run lead, and he had no trouble closing out the win, retiring the Cubs in order on 11 pitches. Pittsburgh indicated prior to the season that Stratton and David Bednar would split closing duties, and that appears to be playing out thus far, as each reliever -- in addition to Wil Crowe -- has picked up one save. The Pirates aren't likely to produce a substantial number of save opportunities, so a split closer situation isn't ideal from a fantasy perspective.
Mar 29 2022Pittsburgh plans to split the closer's role between Stratton and David Bednar to begin the season, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton picked up eight saves and had a 3.63 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 86:33 K:BB across 79.1 innings last season, and he split save chances with Bednar after Richard Rodriguez was traded to Atlanta. Manager Derek Shelton will employ a similar strategy to begin 2022, with both pitchers being utilized as the closer and setup man depending on the night.
Oct 2 2021Stratton worked a perfect ninth inning while striking out one en route to his eighth save of the season in Saturday's 8-6 victory over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton breezed through the ninth Saturday, getting 10 of his 14 pitches over for strikes and locking up his eighth save of the season. The 31-year-old has been a workhorse for the Bucs in 2021, getting into 68 games and throwing 79.1 innings.
Oct 1 2021Stratton (7-1) allowed a run on one hit and one walk with one strikeout in one inning, earning the win Friday over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton took a blown save for allowing Cincinnati to tie the game in the eighth inning, but Pittsburgh's offense exploded for eight runs to put him in line for the win. The right-hander saw his ERA tick up to 3.68 with a 1.31 WHIP and 85:33 K:BB through 78.1 innings this season. He's added seven saves, eight holds and five blown saves in 67 appearances. He is now 5-for-8 in save chances in September.
Sep 19 2021Stratton allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning of work during Sunday's loss to Miami. He blew a save opportunity. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton entered a 4-3 game after the Pirates took the lead in the top of the ninth inning. He let Bryan De La Cruz force extra innings with an RBI single. Stratton is now 6-for-10 in save opportunities this season and he broke his streak of four straight save chances converted.
Sep 17 2021Stratton allowed a walk and a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Friday, striking out three and earning a save over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton made things interesting Friday, allowing a leadoff triple to Bryan De La Cruz and later intentionally walking Lewin Diaz. He then struck out Payton Henry to finish off the 2-1 win. Stratton is now 6-for-9 in save chances with a 3.68 ERA and an 81:31 K:BB through 73.1 frames. He's 1-0 with four saves in his last five appearances.
Sep 16 2021Stratton earned his sixth victory Wednesday, striking out two in a scoreless inning against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's proven to be a boon to fantasy managers recently, with one win and three saves since Sept. 7. Stratton, who appeared in back-to-back games for the seventh time in 2021 on Tuesday and Wednesday, has yet to throw on three consecutive calendar days this season. As a result, it's possible Chad Kuhl could get the nod to close Thursday should the Bucs be in position to record their first sweep of the year.
Sep 14 2021Stratton earned the save Tuesday against the Reds despite allowing a solo home run. He struck out two and did not issue any walks over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Stratton's third save in his last three opportunities, further securing his ninth-inning role now that David Bednar (oblique) has hit the injured list. This time around didn't go quite as smoothly due to the solo homer Stratton served up to Nick Castellanos, but the right-hander still walked away on top. He now has five saves this season to go with a 3.79 ERA and 1.32 WHIP.
Sep 13 2021Stratton has served as the team's primary closer with David Bednar (side) unavailable, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Derek Shelton would not say how much time Bednar might miss, though he has yet to be placed on the injured list. For his part, Stratton has collected two saves and one hold since Sept. 6. The team doesn't play Monday, so it's unlikely it will provide guidance on Bednar's health prior to Tuesday.
Sep 12 2021Stratton struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in a 10-7 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has now gotten Pittsburgh's last two save chances and converted them both, while David Bednar hasn't pitched at all since Sept. 7, when he picked up a hold working in front of Stratton. The duo will likely continue splitting ninth-inning work down the stretch, but Stratton appears to be the slightly preferred option for manager Derek Shelton.
Sep 7 2021Stratton picked up the save Tuesday after tossing a scoreless inning against the Tigers. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With David Bednar presumably unavailable after pitching the previous day, Stratton finished off a one-run lead to earn his third save of the year. The right-hander also has eight holds so far to go with a 3.76 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 69.1 innings.
Sep 6 2021Stratton collected his eighth hold Monday, retiring the Tigers in order in the eighth inning of a 6-3 win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He showed no ill effects from giving up four hits and three earned runs in 1.2 innings against the Cubs on Saturday. With Pittsburgh holding a three-run lead, Stratton was called upon ahead of David Bednar, who later closed out the game for his third save. On Saturday, it was Stratton who got the save opportunity, but that was mainly because Bednar was unavailable.
Sep 4 2021Stratton (5-1) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk in 1.2 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Cubs. He did not record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander delivered a perfect eighth inning, but he couldn't repeat that effort in the ninth. The Cubs were able to piece together a walkoff win against Stratton, who took his first loss of the year. He had given up his one hit and two walks while striking out 12 over his previous eight innings before Saturday's meltdown, although none of those eight appearances were longer than an inning. Stratton owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 70:30 K:BB, two saves, three blown saves and seven holds through 67.1 innings this year. Given his recent work, he's still likely to see high-leverage spots with few other proven options in the Pittsburgh bullpen.
Aug 25 2021Stratton earned his second save Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in a 4-2 win against the Diamondbacks. He struck out one batter without allowing a hit or walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With David Bednar throwing in three of the team's last four games, the game was Stratton's to save. Making his first appearance in three days, the righty threw eight of 11 pitches for strikes. The 31-year-old has established himself as second in the bullpen pecking order following the trade deadline and figures to see the occasional save opportunity when Bednar is unavailable. Stratton also has six holds to his credit.
Aug 4 2021Stratton gave up one hit and one walk in 1.1 innings of Tuesday's 8-5 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday. He also struck out one batter, but allowed an inherited runner to score. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was used in the seventh inning Tuesday and was unable to protect a 5-4 lead. Stratton slotted ahead of David Bednar as the team held a close, late-inning lead for just the second time since former closer Richard Rodriguez was traded to Atlanta. Stratton may see some saves, but it appears Bednar will get the bulk of opportunities.
Jun 20 2021Stratton (2-0) earned the win in relief Saturday against Cleveland after tossing two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton picked up his second win of the season and has been one of Pittsburgh's most effective relievers of late, as he has now tossed five straight scoreless outings -- a span that covers 5.2 innings. The right-hander owns a strong 1.35 ERA across eight appearances (13.1 innings) this month.
Jun 4 2021Stratton pitched 3.2 perfect innings and struck out two to earn the save in Friday's 9-2 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton ended up logging the most work of any of Pittsburgh's four pitchers Friday. He threw 28 of his 42 pitches for strikes and successfully silenced Miami's offense to earn the rare three-plus-innings save. The right-hander has been fairly steady this year with a 2.90 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB across 31 innings. He's added a win and five holds in 22 appearances, but he won't often see much high-leverage work.
Apr 14 2021Stratton (1-0) recorded two strikeouts in a perfect 1-2-3 inning against the Padres on Tuesday as he picked up his first win of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton entered with two men on and nobody out in the seventh after David Bednar allowed an infield single and a walk before being pulled. The troubling scenario didn't phase Stratton as he went to work and got out of the inning to keep the Padres from cutting into the Pirates' 7-4 lead at the time. The 30-year-old currently owns a 6.35 ERA after a troublesome outing against the Reds on April 7 but has posted back-to-back shutout appearances and has two holds and a win to his name so far this season.
Jan 15 2021Stratton agreed to a one-year contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton logged a 3.90 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB in 30 innings (27 appearances) out of the bullpen last year. He wouldn't be in the late-inning mix on most teams, but the Pirates lack stability near the back of the bullpen, so Stratton could be a source of holds and the occassional save this year.
Sep 26 2020Stratton (2-1) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one across 1.2 innings as he took the loss Friday against the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Pirates tried bargaining for a six-out save from Stratton and came up just short. The 30-year-old pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning but could not replicate his success in the ninth. He started off by walking Tyler Naquin, who quickly scored from first on a double by Jordan Luplow to cut the Pirates' 3-1 lead in half. Luplow would then come around to tie the game at three apiece after Delino DeShields singled him home. Stratton was able to record two outs but could not get the game into extras as Cesar Hernandez pulled a fastball down the right-field line to score DeShields from first to walk it off for the Indians. Despite the rough outing, Stratton still has a 3.90 ERA and 39:13 K:BB across 30 innings this season.
Sep 12 2020Stratton allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk in 1.2 innings in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Royals. He struck out three batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For just the second time in his last 12 outings, Stratton gave up an earned run. The right-hander offers top 10 fastball spin rate (2614 RPM). Aside from one disastrous outing (four earned runs in two-thirds of an inning on Aug. 14), he's limited opponents to five runs in 22 innings over 19 games. The 29-year-old has demonstrated consistency in 2020 and could move into more high-leverage situations next season.
Sep 17 2019Stratton (side) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stratton was placed on the IL at the end of August with right side inflammation, but he's been given the green light to return to the team for the final few weeks of the regular season. He owns a 5.55 ERA and 1.67 WHIP with a 65:30 K:BB over 71.1 innings this season with the Pirates.
Aug 29 2019Stratton was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to right side inflammation, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Jun 18 2019Stratton (side) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list<\/a> Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Stratton (side) will make another minor-league rehab appearance in the upcoming days, Adam Berry of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019General manager Neal Huntington said Sunday that Stratton (side) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis this week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Stratton (side) threw a simulated game Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Stratton (side) could throw a simulated game over the weekend, Adam Berry of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Stratton will be placed on the injured list with a side injury Saturday, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Stratton exited Friday night's game against the Dodgers due to right side discomfort, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Stratton was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers due to an undisclosed injury, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Stratton allowed one hit in a scoreless inning Sunday, earning his first victory of the season in a 10-6 decision over St. Louis.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 4 2018Stratton (8-6) took the loss Tuesday, giving up eight runs on 11 hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out three over 5.2 innings against the Rockies.Stratton was possibly too aggresive in this one, throwing first-pitch strikes to 23 of the 28 batters he faced. The righty was roughed up in his previous start against the Rockies at home (June 28), and a road game at Coors Field only amplified his troubles against Colorado batters. The 27-year-old's recent struggles have come at the worst possible time, as both Johnny Cueto (elbow) and Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) are scheduled to return this week, putting Stratton and his 4.93 ERA in jeopardy of being bumped from the rotation.
Jun 28 2018Stratton allowed five runs in four innings, yielding eight hits and a walk in the 9-8 loss to Colorado. He struck out three and allowed a home run in the no-decision.Stratton avoided the loss as Jon Gray posted a similar outing. The 27-year-old righty saw his ERA bump from 4.14 to 4.45 in 91 innings with a 70:35 K:BB. Stratton will take the mound against the Rockies once again next Tuesday. In two starts against Colorado, he's allowed nine runs (eight earned) in nine innings.
Jun 23 2018Stratton (8-5) got the loss against the Padres on Friday, giving up three runs (two earned) on nine hits over six innings, striking out three and walking none in the Giants' 6-2 defeat.Stratton pitched well in a favorable matchup against San Diego, but he ended up on the short end of the decision thanks to a solid outing from counterpart Clayton Richard. He's still been on a nice run lately, as he's posted three quality starts in a row, although it should be noted he's only struck out three batters in each of those outings. Stratton now has a 4.14 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP and a 67:34 K:BB through 87 innings this season.
Jun 17 2018Stratton (8-4) allowed three hits and walked one while striking out three across six scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday against the Dodgers.Despite allowing a lot of contact, Stratton allowed only one runner to reach scoring position and didn't allow an extra-base hit in his six innings of work. The effort marked his fourth consecutive start without surrendering a home run, bringing his HR/9 down to .9 for the season. That's been a key to his success, and despite striking out 7.1 batters per nine innings, Stratton has been able to make value up in other areas as he is now tied for second in the National League with eight wins.
Jun 12 2018Stratton (7-4) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits over seven innings. He issued three walks and struck out three.The third inning proved troublesome for Stratton with three hits, a walk and a hit by pitch leading to a three-run inning, but he pitched quite well otherwise. The Giants offense staked the right-hander a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but managed only three hits for the game, one of which he provided himself. The 27-year-old has a 4.56 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 61 strikeouts across 75 innings, and currently lines up to faces the Dodgers on the road Sunday.
Jun 6 2018Stratton allowed three earned runs on seven hits and and two walks while striking out three across four innings Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decision.Stratton turned in his shortest outing since April 28 and failed to build on one of his best outings of the season in his last start. He didn't allow a home run, which was one of the few positives from this start and allowed him to avoid a disastrous effort. However, he allowed three doubles -- all of which directly led to runs -- and struggled to pitch efficiently by needing 84 pitches to complete his four innings of work. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which is likely to come Tuesday at Miami.
Jun 2 2018Stratton (7-3) picked up the win against the Phillies on Friday, giving up no runs on four hits over six strong innings, striking out seven and walking one in a 4-0 victory for the Giants.Stratton has now won four straight starts and emerged victorious in five of his last six outings overall. He's been a bit fortunate during that streak, as his 4.50 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 64 innings aren't typically numbers that are found over the course of lengthy win streaks, but Friday's strong start against the Phillies marked his best showing since he notched a seven-inning shutout of the Padres back on April 12. He's slated to take the mound next in a road matchup against the Nationals next Friday.
May 26 2018Stratton (6-3) allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six across five innings to earn the win Saturday over the Cubs.Stratton escaped a major jam in the second inning and was stung by two solo home runs, but still managed to put together a respectable line. He was unusually deceptive -- he generated 14 swinging strikes on 88 pitches after entering the game with a 7.4 percent swinging strike rate -- and his six strikeouts marked only the fourth time in his 11 starts he has been able to hit that threshold this season. He also generated six groundballs as compared to three flyballs, another unusual feature in his line as he has just a 38.7 percent groundball rate on the season. That said, Stratton has shown glimpses of fantasy upside, but has yet to put all of his skills together enough to be a pitcher worth targeting in shallower leagues.
May 19 2018Stratton (5-3) picked up the win Saturday against the Rockies, allowing three earned runs over 5.0 innings. He recorded one strikeout and two walks.He lasted just 80 pitches but still managed to get the win thanks in part to his teammates shelling Jon Gray for five runs over 3.2 innings. Stratton now sits with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP, and his high walk rate coupled with middling strikeout numbers make him an NL-only or deep league consideration. His net turn in the rotation is expected to come May 26 against the Cubs.
May 15 2018Stratton (4-3) allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks with one strikeout over five innings but still picked up the win Monday over the Reds.Luckily for Stratton, his offense hammered the Reds for six runs in the first three innings, so he didn't pay for giving up two home runs for the second time in three starts. Over his past four outings, Stratton has given up six home runs with a 9.53 ERA and 2.24 WHIP. A big reason why Stratton was able to post a 3.68 ERA last season was his 0.8 HR/9, and he'll need to keep the ball in the yard to maintain that form. He'll get a chance to turn it around Saturday against the Rockies -- at home in San Francisco, thankfully.
May 10 2018Stratton (3-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over 4.2 innings against the Phillies.Stratton fell behind early, giving up two runs in the opening frame, and couldn't recover. Command has continued to be an issue, as this was his third four-walk showing of the season and ran his BB/9 to 4.2. After a solid start to the year, he's conceded at least five runs twice in his last starts to push him up to a 4.60 ERA. He'll aim to right the ship in a more favorable matchup Monday against the Reds.
May 4 2018Stratton (3-2) earned the win Friday against the Braves, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks, striking out six.Stratton rebounded from last Saturday's abysmal effort (six runs allowed over 1.1 innings) with a solid six innings Friday. The Braves did all their damage with the long ball, as Freddie Freeman launched a two-run shot in the first inning and Nick Markakis a solo home run in the third. Stratton will carry a respectable 3.99 ERA and 1.23 WHIP into his next start, currently expected to come Thursday in Philadelphia.
Apr 28 2018Stratton was reinstated from the paternity list and will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports.His wife gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday, and he is ready to return to the mound opposite rookie Walker Buehler. Stratton (2-1) has been a revelation so far this season, notching a 2.32 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 24 strikeouts in 31 innings.
Apr 28 2018Stratton (2-2) earned the loss after allowing six runs on six hits and four walks across 1.1 innings in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. He struck out three.Stratton just didn't have it in this one. He walked the first two batters of the game before back-to-back one-out singles plated a pair for the Dodgers and prompted a mound visit. Stratton walked two of the next three batters -- one of which produced a run -- before retiring Walker Buehler, the Dodgers' pitcher, to get out of the inning. Things didn't get much better in the second frame, as a Chris Taylor solo homer was followed by a double and two triples (with a strikeout in between) to put the score at 6-2 before he got the hook after recording just four outs. It was Stratton's first loss since he dropped his first outing of the season, and it raised his ERA from 2.32 to 3.90. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is scheduled for next Saturday against the Braves.
Apr 25 2018Stratton was placed on the paternity list Wednesday for the birth of his second child, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Players placed on the paternity list must between one to three games. Stratton's next start is Saturday against the Dodgers, so there's a chance it gets pushed back at most one day, though he'll be eligible to return by then and it appears that he's likely to do so. Roberto Gomez was called up to take his place on the roster.
Apr 24 2018Stratton (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks with five strikeouts through 6.2 innings to earn the victory Monday against Washington.Since drawing the Dodgers for his first two starts of the season, Stratton has been on fire. He now has quality starts in each of his last three outings with a nifty 17:6 K:BB. More important Monday, though, were the nine ground balls he induced. Stratton gave up one extra-base hit, which helped him keep the floodgates from bursting despite the three walks. Stratton owns a 2.32 ERA and will look to redeem those early struggles Saturday against the Dodgers.
Apr 19 2018Stratton allowed one run on five hits through seven innings and struck out eight Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, but he was left with just a no-decision for his efforts.Stratton is on fire his last two starts, as he has allowed just one run on six hits over 14 innings in two road outings against division foes. Unfortunately, Hunter Strickland blew the save in the ninth inning, which cost Stratton a shot at his second straight win. The 27-year-old -- a first-round pick back in 2012 -- is looking like he's starting to hit his stride.
Apr 12 2018Stratton (1-1) got the win against San Diego on Thursday, shutting out the Padres over seven innings, giving up just one hit, striking out four and walking three in San Francisco's 7-0 victory.It was a strong effort from the right-hander, who lowered his ERA to 2.60 and WHIP to 0.98 through three starts with the performance. Those are solid numbers and Thursday's performance was certainly intriguing but Stratton only has 87 in his career at the big-league level, so just be aware that he's unproven over a big sample size before you consider him as a streaming option.
Apr 7 2018Stratton allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits while walking four and striking out three across five innings Saturday against the Dodgers.Stratton labored in his start Saturday, needing 88 pitches to get through his five innings of work. Conditions may have held him back in this start as it had been raining heavily in San Francisco in recent days, causing the postponement of Friday's matchup and a delay in Saturday's. Stratton remains someone to watch -- but not necessarily pick up -- in most league formats.
Apr 6 2018Stratton will make his next start Sunday against the Dodgers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.The right-hander was initially scheduled to pitch Saturday's contest, but Friday's rainout will push him back a day. Stratton is now lined up to face Dodgers' ace Clayton Kershaw, which is a less than enviable matchup in his second go-around against Los Angeles.
Apr 6 2018Manager Bruce Bochy announced that Stratton will start Saturday's contest against the Dodgers, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Stratton was originally slated to start Saturday's game, but the team's skipper initially moved him back to Sunday's game after Friday's tilt was postponed. However, the team will instead move Derek Holland to Monday's series opener with Arizona, allowing Stratton to stay on his original schedule. Stratton will take on Rich Hill in Saturday's bout.
Apr 1 2018Stratton (0-1) allowed three runs on five hits and struck out four over 5.1 innings in a loss Sunday to the Dodgers.Stratton posted a solid 3.68 ERA last year but was lacking in the K:BB (51:28) and WHIP (1.48) departments. He looked a lot more like the latter kind of pitcher in his first start of 2018, as he hit a batter with a pitch and allowed a pair of extra-base hits to the Dodgers. The good sign for Stratton was that he didn't allow a single walk. Stratton posted a 4.3 BB/9 in 2017, and he won't be able to get to the next level in 2018 unless he can maintain improved control.
Mar 23 2018Stratton was stretched out to six innings Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits while walking two and striking out seven in a spring victory over the Cubs.The 27-year-old was expected to begin the year as the Giants' fourth starter, and not much has changed in that regard. In fact, he may be pushed up to third in the rotation after news broke that Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) may be held out of action at the beginning of the season. Stratton has struck out 25 batters over 22.1 innings in Cactus League action, and he makes for a fine back-of-the-rotation starter in most fantasy formats after posting a 3.68 ERA, 7.8 K/9 and 2.0 GB/FB ratio over 58.2 innings in 2017.
Mar 1 2018Stratton tossed three innings of shutout ball while giving up a hit and a walk while striking out three in Thursday's spring training loss to the Angels.The 27-year-old is the front-runner to win the Giants' fourth starter job out of camp, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, and he reinforced his position with five scoreless innings through his first two spring starts. Stratton got a 10-start audition in the rotation last year and finished with a 3.68 ERA and a respectable 7.8 K/9. The downside was his inability to limit the free passes (4.3 BB/9), but if he can replicate his groundball tendencies (2.0 GB/FB ratio), then Stratton could provide value as a deep-league starter out of the gates pitching in the friendly confines of AT&T Park.
Feb 15 2018Stratton appears to be a favorite to break camp in the starting rotation to begin spring training, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports.Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija have the top three spots on lockdown. That leaves two starting gigs for the taking, and it seems like Stratton and Ty Blach are the top two contenders to start. Others are in the mix, but the 27-year-old right-hander certainly showed promise in two big league stints thus far, producing a 3.67 ERA in 68.2 career innings in San Francisco. His control in the majors left something to be desired, but he still seems to have an inside track at a major-league job.
Sep 30 2017Stratton (4-4) earned the win over the Padres on Friday, allowing seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 scoreless innings.This was a great way to close out the season for Stratton, who quietly had a strong second half for San Francisco; he posted a 2.59 ERA and averaged nearly a strikeout per inning after the All-Star break (48.2 innings). Stratton still puts too many runners on via the free pass, but he would seem to stand a decent chance to open next year in the rotation, even if the Giants add a starter in free agency this winter.
Sep 25 2017Stratton (3-4) lasted just four innings Sunday, surrendering three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two in a losing effort against the Dodgers.Stratton struggled finishing off batters in this one, getting into deep counts and needing 84 pitches (50 strikes) to complete four frames. The rookie has produced mixed results as a starter, notching double-digit strikeouts in two outings while failing to top four in his remaining seven. Still, Stratton's 3.43 ERA in those nine starts should be enough to earn him a spot in the Giants' rotation next year. The 27-year-old's final start of 2017 will come in a favorable matchup against the Padres on Saturday, giving him streaming appeal for owners trying to make a final push in their fantasy playoffs.
Sep 17 2017Stratton (3-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits across six innings against the Diamondbacks. He walked one and struck out four in the 7-2 victory.The reliever-turned-starter fared well against a potent Arizona offense, keeping it in check before the Giants' bullpen took over. Stratton will have his work cut out for him again in his next start, slated for Sunday against the Dodgers in Chavez Ravine.
Sep 12 2017Stratton recorded a single out on five pitches before a second rain delay ended his outing during Monday's win over the Dodgers. He didn't factor into the decision.The 27-year-old righty entered with a 3.15 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 7.9 K/9 through his six starts this season, so it was unfortunate that the rain delays wiped out his outing. While Stratton's numbers have been solid in the majors, he posted an underwhelming 5.11 ERA over 15 starts with Triple-A Sacramento, so expectations should probably remain in check over the final weeks of the season. He also faces a tough upcoming schedule, as his next start projects to be against the Diamondbacks at home and then against the Dodgers on the road.
Sep 4 2017Stratton allowed three runs on eight hits and three walks across four innings in a no-decision Monday against the Rockies. He struck out four.Stratton allowed a solo home run to Charlie Blackmon in the third inning before he was tagged for two runs on four hits and a walk in the fourth. He did induce six groundball outs, but he labored throughout the appearance and was removed after throwing 98 pitches to retire just 12 batters. Stratton previously had rattled off three consecutive quality starts -- including two scoreless appearances and two with 10 strikeouts -- but he struggled in a tough matchup Monday. He will look to get back on track Sunday against the White Sox.
Sep 2 2017Stratton will be available out of the bullpen this weekend, but if he is not used, he will start Monday's game in Colorado, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.The Giants have a quasi six-man rotation set up, but Stratton is not a lock to get a turn this time around, given that he will be in the bullpen for the final two games of this weekend's series against the Cardinals. He was scratched from Saturday's start in order for Madison Bumgarner (illness) to return Sunday.
Sep 2 2017Stratton was scratched from his expected start against the Cardinals on Saturday, while Jeff Samardzija takes his place, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.There doesn't appear to be any injury concern for Stratton, but the club is likely moving Stratton from his start in order to get Madison Bumgarner (illness) on the mound for the series finale Sunday. Although the club stated that a six-man rotation will go into effect, there hasn't been a set date for Stratton's next outing at this point in time. If the Giants do indeed move forward with six starting pitchers, the right-hander will likely toe the rubber in Colorado next week.
Aug 31 2017Stratton will stick in the rotation with the Giants deploying a six-man rotation once Johnny Cueto (forearm) returns Friday, MLB.com's Chris Haft reports.The was a risk that either Stratton or Ty Blach could be demoted from the starting rotation to make room for Cueto, but the last-place Giants decided to keep both of their rookies around for further evaluation heading into the 2018 season. The 27-year-old has excelled as a starter with a 2.67 ERA over five starts, including a pair of 10-strikeout performances over his last three appearances. Stratton will take the hill Saturday at home against the Cardinals.
Aug 27 2017Stratton (2-3) gave up two runs on four hits through six innings in an 11-0 loss to Arizona on Sunday. He struck out 10 but walked five.That's the second time in three starts that Stratton has racked up double-digit K's, but this time his five walks caused him to lose some luster. He actually departed the game down just 2-0 before the D-Backs unloaded on the Giants' bullpen for nine additional runs. Nonetheless, Stratton will look to get back to the .500 mark when he next toes the rubber Friday against the visiting Cardinals.
Aug 21 2017Stratton (2-2) tossed six shutout innings with one strikeout and allowed just four hits and two walks to earn the win Monday over the Brewers.Stratton has now thrown 12.2 shutout innings over his past two starts. While he used 10 strikeouts last time out against Washington, this time Stratton used eight ground balls and held the Brewers hitless with runners in scoring position to get through six scoreless frames. His ERA is down to 3.98 as Stratton is looking like a rare bright spot on this Giants team.
Aug 13 2017Stratton (1-2) picked up the win on 6.2 scoreless innings against the Nationals on Sunday. He allowed five hits, issued one walk and struck out 10.Stratton was masterful Sunday, as he took full advantage of a Nationals' lineup that was without the services of Bryce Harper (knee) and Daniel Murphy (rest). The 26-year-old did not allow an extra-base hit and struck out a career high 10 batters, which was the first double-digit strikeout performance by a Giants pitcher since June 5. The exceptional outing lowered his ERA from 6.63 to a more palatable 4.91. He'll look to extend his scoreless streak in his upcoming scheduled start against the Phillies on Friday.
Aug 12 2017Stratton will pitch Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.He was set to start Friday's series opener, but that game was postponed, leading to a doubleheader Sunday. Stratton, a former first-round selection, will carry a 6.63 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP into Sunday's start against a tough Nationals lineup. Matt Moore will take the ball for Game 2 of the twin bill.
Aug 12 2017Stratton will make his next scheduled start Saturday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.The Giants decided to keep Jeff Samardzija on schedule after Friday's postponement, pushing Stratton's next start back an extra day. It's unclear which game of the doubleheader he'll start at this point, but the 26-year-old won't have it easy against a tough Nationals lineup.
Aug 11 2017Stratton's start Friday against the Nationals was postponed by rain.Rain is still in the forecast for Saturday, so the rest of the series schedule remains up in the air. It's unclear if there will be a doubleheader Saturday or Sunday, and how Bruce Bochy decides to line up his rotation will likely depend on how the weather falls out. Stratton still seems likely to start one of this weekend's three games; it's just unclear when at this point.
Aug 5 2017Stratton (0-2) allowed three runs (two earned) over five innings in Saturday's no-decision against the Diamondbacks, surrendering five hits and four walks in the process while striking out four.Stratton did a decent job at getting out of trouble against one of the toughest offenses in baseball (5.02 runs per game), but got himself in trouble through command issues. After allowing a David Peralta double to lead off the game, the right-hander walked A.J. Pollock and hit Jake Lamb with a pitch in what ended up being a 30-pitch, two-run opening frame. There's no doubt that Stratton can hold his own as a starting pitcher, but he doesn't carry much value due to his low K/9 rate of 5.14 and relative inability to control his pitch count. He'll be tasked with another tough matchup in his next scheduled start, Friday against the Nationals.
Aug 5 2017Stratton (calf) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start Saturday against the Diamondbacks.Stratton takes over as Matt Cain makes the move to the bullpen. The 26-year-old gave up five runs and walked five over 6.2 innings during his only start for the Giants. Stratton has struggled for Triple-A Sacramento as well, with a 5.11 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across 15 starts (79.1 innings) this season.
Aug 3 2017Stratton (calf) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Matt Cain was originally penciled in as the Giants' starter for Saturday, but manager Bruce Bochy announced Thursday that Cain will be moved to the bullpen and Stratton will get a shot to cement himself into the rotation for the remainder of the season. Stratton allowed five runs over 6.2 innings in his July 6 start against the Tigers. He'll enter Saturday's contest with a 7.71 season ERA.
Jul 28 2017Stratton was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a calf injury, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The young reliever was recalled by the Giants on Tuesday and appears to have suffered the injury as a result of his four-inning save against the Pirates. Stratton, who owns a 5.11 ERA over 15 starts at Triple-A Sacramento this season, will head to the sidelines for now and a firm timetable for his return should come to fruition within the coming week.
Jul 26 2017Stratton recorded his first career save in Tuesday's win against the Pirates with two runs on six hits to go along with four strikeouts and a walk over four innings.Stratton was never under very much stress, pitching the last four innings of a game after his team was up by nine runs when he came out of the bullpen. Still, the long relief appearance was enough to give the reliever his first career save. Don't expect the saves to become consistent however, as Stratton has still spent most of this season as a starter for Triple-A Fresno and will see more time in that role or as a long relief pitcher with the Giants than as a late-inning reliever.
Jul 25 2017Stratton was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.The right-hander impressed in his last two starts with the River Cats, so he'll return to the majors to replace utility man Orlando Calixte on the active roster. Stratton will likely fill a long-relief role while he's up in the majors, although he could make a spot start if Johnny Cueto (finger) is unable to make his next scheduled start.
Jul 6 2017Stratton gave up five runs on six hits and five walks while recording one strikeout in 6.2 innings against the Tigers on Thursday.He was getting an emergency start with Johnny Cueto (ear) sidelined, and this outcome was hardly surprising, as Stratton is better suited for long relief. Look for him to move back to move back to the bullpen after the All-Star break.
Jul 6 2017Stratton will start Thursday against the Tigers to replace Johnny Cueto (ear), who was scratched, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.The right-hander has allowed five earned runs in 3.1 innings of relief work for the big club this year but will take the emergency turn in the rotation. Stratton posted a 5.71 ERA in 12 starts for Triple-A Sacramento and probably doesn't have more rotation turns in his future without several dominoes falling. The substitution drastically improves Detroit's offensive outlook for Thursday's matchup.
Jul 1 2017Stratton was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.This will be Stratton's second stint with the Giants this season. While he hasn't excelled with Sacramento, he's worked primarily as a starter there, so he should be able to offer length out of the bullpen while he's with the Giants. Daniel Slania was sent back to the minors in a corresponding roster move.