CHRIS STRATTON NEWS

Chooses free agency Stratton elected free agency Monday, per MiLB's transactions log.

Impact Stratton will test the open market rather than accept a minor-league assignment after being designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Saturday. He's already appeared for two clubs so far this season, accruing a 7.71 ERA and 2.00 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 21.0 innings during stops with Kansas City and Los Angeles.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chooses free agency Stratton elected free agency Monday, per MiLB's transactions log.

Impact Stratton will test the open market rather than accept a minor-league assignment after being designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Saturday. He's already appeared for two clubs so far this season, accruing a 7.71 ERA and 2.00 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 21.0 innings during stops with Kansas City and Los Angeles.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gonsolin joins Glasnow, Sasaki and Snell among 14 Dodgers pitchers on injured list

Tony Gonsolin has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Dodgers because of right elbow discomfort, joining fellow rotation members Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and Blake Snel...

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

DFA'd again The Dodgers designated Stratton for assignment Saturday.

Impact This is the second time Stratton has been designated for assignment in the past week -- he was previously DFA'd on Monday but cleared waivers and was outrighted to the minors before rejoining the big-league squad Friday. In his latest turn with the team, Stratton allowed one run in one inning against the Cardinals on Friday. Stratton's removal from the 40-man roster makes room for the activation of fellow reliever Michael Kopech (shoulder) from the 60-day IL.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd again The Dodgers designated Stratton for assignment Saturday.

Impact This is the second time Stratton has been designated for assignment in the past week -- he was previously DFA'd on Monday but cleared waivers and was outrighted to the minors before rejoining the big-league squad Friday. In his latest turn with the team, Stratton allowed one run in one inning against the Cardinals on Friday. Stratton's removal from the 40-man roster makes room for the activation of fellow reliever Michael Kopech (shoulder) from the 60-day IL.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gonsolin (right elbow) goes on IL; Kopech, Yates return The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitchers Michael Kopech and Kirby Yates from the injured list, designated right-handed pitche...

JUNE 7 • MLB.COM

Pedro Pagés hits a 2-run HR, Sonny Gray pitches into 7th inning as Cardinals beat Dodgers 5-0

Pedro Pagés hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray pitched into the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in a game that started after a 1 hour, 17 m...

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Joins active roster The Dodgers re-signed Stratton on Friday and added him to the active roster, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Stratton opted for free agency after clearing waivers Thursday, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, but he's now back with the team and will once again work out of the big-league bullpen, replacing Ryan Loutos. The 34-year-old Stratton owns a 7.65 ERA and 2.05 WHIP across 20 combined innings between Kansas City and Los Angeles and will most likely be reserved for low-leverage situations.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Stratton was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact Stratton was designated for assignment Tuesday and cleared waivers. He's struggled to a 7.65 ERA and 2.05 WHIP across 20 big-league innings, so it's unclear when his next chance in the majors may come.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Dodgers designated Stratton for assignment Monday.

Impact Stratton made two appearances during his brief stint with the Dodgers, yielding two runs in three innings. The veteran reliever is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed, and if that happens, could elect free agency.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers sign RHP Chris Stratton and option RHP Bobby Miller to minors

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed pitcher Chris Stratton and immediately put him in the bullpen for their series finale against the New York Mets

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Catches on with Dodgers Stratton signed a one-year contract with the Dodgers on Sunday.

Impact After getting cut loose by the Royals on Thursday, Stratton quickly found work with the Dodgers and has joined the team in New York ahead of Sunday's series finale versus the Mets. The veteran righty will likely be ticketed for a low-leverage role in the Los Angeles bullpen after he struggled to a 7.94 ERA and 2.18 WHIP in 17 innings over his 12 appearances for Kansas City prior to being cut loose.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Royals The Royals released Stratton on Thursday.

Impact Stratton passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the Royals' 40-man roster and he is now free to sign with another organization. The veteran reliever will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract after allowing 15 earned runs across 17 innings in 2025.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Kansas City The Royals designated Stratton for assignment Sunday.

Impact Stratton exercised his $4.5 million player option for 2025 during the offseason after posting a 5.55 ERA in 57 outings during the regular season last year, and the Royals have decided to cut him loose after he gave up 15 earned runs across 17 innings to begin this season. The right-hander seems likely to clear waivers given what remains of his salary.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Royals promote Bowlan from Triple-A to bolster 'pen; Stratton DFA'd KANSAS CITY -- The Royals shifted the look of their bullpen on Sunday as Jonathan Bowlan was recalled from Triple-A Omaha and Chris Stratton...

MAY 18 • MLB.COM

Witt and Bubic help the Royals beat the White Sox 10-0 for 4-game series sweep

Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits, Kris Bubic pitched seven innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 to complete a four-game series sweep

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr. homers as Royals earn 3-game sweep with 8-2 win over Rays

Bobby Witt Jr. homered to extend his hitting streak to 22 games and had three RBIs, Seth Lugo pitched solid six innings and the Kansas City Royals earned a three-game sweep of the...

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Struggles in regular season debut Stratton allowed two runs on three hits and two walks with no strikeouts over 1.2 innings Sunday against Cleveland.

Impact Stratton's season ended in mid-September due to forearm injury, but he was healthy in spring training. He was unimpressive last season with a 5.55 ERA and 17.1% K% and 12.8% BB%, but was a consistent part of the middle relief corps. A slow start to the season won't help him find higher-leverage usage.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Renfroe, Stratton pick up player options; Wright reinstated from 60-day injured list

Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton have picked up their player options

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Exercises option Stratton (forearm) exercised his player worth $4.5 million for the 2025 season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stratton threw 58.1 innings out of the bullpen for the Royals in 2024, occasionally working in high-leverage situations. He posted a 5.55 ERA and 1.47 WHIP to go along with four saves and five holds. Stratton's season ended in mid-September due to injury, though he is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track for start of spring Stratton (forearm) is expected to be healthy for the beginning of spring training, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stratton missed the final couple weeks of the regular season and the playoffs with a right flexor strain, but he's expected to recover with an offseason of rest. The veteran reliever holds a $4.5 million player option for 2025, which he seems likely to exercise after posting a lackluster 5.55 ERA and 44:33 K:BB over 58.1 innings in 2024.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Royals put RHP Chris Stratton (forearm) on 15-day IL The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Chris Stratton on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm flexor strain and recalle...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Royals put RHP Chris Stratton (forearm) on 15-day IL The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Chris Stratton on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm flexor strain and recalle...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals put RHP Chris Stratton (forearm) on 15-day IL The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Chris Stratton on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm flexor strain and recalle...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Placed on injured list The Royals placed Stratton on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm flexor strain.

Impact Stratton surrendered two earned runs over an inning out of the bullpen Friday, but he appears to have come away from his latest outing with an injury. He won't be eligible to return from the IL until the final game of the season Sept. 29, and it's possible the Royals elect to keep him on the shelf until the start of the postseason, assuming they hang onto their wild-card spot. Until then, Angel Zerpa will come up from the minors to fill the opening in Kansas City's bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE