MAY 5, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Cubs’ reliever Strop opts for free agency Cubs reliever Pedro Strop has opted for free agency after spending most of the season at Chicago’s alternate site.
Cubs' reliever Strop opts for free agency
Cubs reliever Pedro Strop has opted for free agency after spending most of the season at Chicago’s alternate siteMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cut loose by Cubs Strop elected free agency Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact After being removed from the Cubs' active roster April 17, Strop didn't report to the team's alternate site, instead choosing to return home to his native Dominican Republic. Since Strop didn't have any intention of heading to Triple-A Iowa for the start of the minor-league season, the two sides agreed to part ways while leaving the door open for a reunion down the road. For now, Strop will aim to find work with another organization, presumably one that can present him with a clearer path to a spot in a big-league bullpen.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs: Pedro Strop takes leave of absence from team Pedro Strop had been a key part of the Chicago Cubs bullpen for years. From 2013 through 2019, he was a mostly dependable reliever, serving...
MAY 3, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Takes personal leave Strop has taken a personal leave of absence from the Cubs, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Strop was sent to the Cubs' alternate training site in mid-April, but the right-hander posted a picture of himself in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. The Cubs have yet to comment on Strop's status, and it's not yet clear when he could return to the team.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to alternate camp Strop was returned to the Cubs' alternate training site Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Strop had joined the major-league roster as a replacement player over the past several days, and he tossed two scoreless innings in two relief appearances. However, he'll head back to the team's alternate camp after Brandon Workman and Dan Winkler were reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first win since 2019 Strop (1-0) worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win Tuesday against the Brewers. He struck out one.
Impact Strop picked up his first win since July 19, 2019, as he only pitched 2.1 innings in the majors last year for the Reds. The veteran was added to the Cubs' roster Monday as a replacement player with three relievers placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The win is a nice moment for the fan favorite, but Strop doesn't hold a ton of fantasy value in his current role.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 11, 2020 • REDREPORTER.COM
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AUGUST 11, 2020 • MLB.COM
Lands on injured list Strop was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right groin Tuesday.
Impact The move was made retroactive to Saturday, so Strop could return as soon as next Monday, though it's not clear whether or not he'll be able to do so, as previous reports indicated that he was set to miss an extended period. Josh VanMeter was recalled in a corresponding move.
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AUGUST 8, 2020 • MLB.COM
Could miss extended period Strop (groin) could be out for an extended period of time, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Strop has yet to be placed on the injured list after leaving Friday's game against the Brewers with a groin injury, though it sounds like that move could be coming soon if "an extended period" translates to "at least 10 days." Michael Lorenzen and Amir Garrett could be next in line for setup duties in front of Raisel Iglesias in his absence.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with groin injury Strop suffered a groin injury in Friday's win against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact Strop was removed from Friday's contest after issuing two walks and failing to record any outs. Manager David Bell didn't know the severity of the injury following the contest. If the right-hander is unable to handle the setup duties for the Reds in the coming days, Michael Lorenzen and Amir Garrett could see increased work in high-leverage situations.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Former Cubs reliever Pedro Strop says he tries not to dwell on COVID-19 outbreaks: ‘It could shut down your desire to compete’ Speaking hours before his new team, the Cincinnati Reds, was to face his old team, former Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop said he doesn't...
JULY 27, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
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