ROSS STRIPLING NEWS

Excels in spring debut Stripling worked two scoreless frames Wednesday versus the Orioles in his Grapefruit League debut. He scattered three hits and issued no walks while striking out two.

Impact Stripling's control was on point throughout the afternoon, as he peppered in 28 of his 38 pitches for strikes, per Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star. Though Stripling worked as a swingman for the Blue Jays last season upon coming over from the Dodgers at the trade deadline, Toronto team president Mark Shapiro said Tuesday that he projects the right-hander to begin the 2021 campaign as a member of the rotation, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. Stripling's hold on a starting role could slip once Nate Pearson (groin) is fully healthy, however.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: Ross Stripling has a leg up on the competition for rotation spot It would appear that pitcher Ross Stripling has a leg up on the competition for a starting rotation spot according to the Blue Jays Presiden...

MARCH 9, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Arriving Wednesday Stripling (personal) will arrive at camp Wednesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Stripling has been away from the team due to the birth of his child. A Wednesday arrival means he'll still have more than a month to get ready for Opening Day, so the delay shouldn't significantly impact his push for a rotation spot.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet at camp Stripling has yet to arrive at camp while awaiting the birth of his child, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stripling is expected to compete for a back-end rotation spot to begin the regular season, but he'll be unavailable for the start of spring training. The right-hander served as a swingman during his first year with the Blue Jays in 2020, posting a 5.84 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 49.1 innings across 12 appearances (nine starts). It's not yet clear when Stripling will arrive at camp, but his wife is expecting a baby "very soon."

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Blue Jays sign outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, pitcher Ross Stripling TORONTO - The Blue Jays have avoided arbitration with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and right-hander Ross Stripling after signing them to one...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Settles without arbitrator Stripling and the Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Moving away from Los Angeles this past season was supposed to finally give Stripling the chance to thrive as a full-time starter. Instead, he remained a swingman, starting nine games and relieving in three more. His strikeout rate plummeted from 25.1 percent to 18.2 percent, while his ERA, which had never before come in above 4.00, sat at 5.84. Toronto will be hoping to see a bounceback season from the righty in his age-31 campaign.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LA Dodgers: Ross Stripling trolls fans over Justin Turner free agency LA Dodgers fans need Toronto insider Ross Stripling to fill them in about Justin Turner's potential conversations with the Blue Jays. The Lo...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Blue Jays: Waiting on Ross Stripling to prove me wrong When the Blue Jays decided to add ahead of last year's trade deadline, I was a fan of most of the moves. However, I still question the trade...

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Roberts guides Dodgers to 1st World Series title in 32 years

Dave Roberts finally has a World Series title to savor

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Joctober, Pederson does it all for Dodgers

Joc Pederson is the guy the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need or want — until October

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daily Duce: Ross Stripling talks about being traded, Bo Bichette willing to switch positions, and more! Daily?!?!?!

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Pitches in postseason finale Stripling (lower leg) was used in relief in Game 2 of the Blue Jays' AL Wild Card Series loss to the Rays, giving up a run on three hits over 1.1 innings.

Impact Stripling entered the postseason in uncertain health after being struck in the leg by a comebacker in his final appearance of the regular season Sept. 23, but his inclusion on the 28-man wild-card roster indicates that the injury wasn't anything worrisome. After acquiring Stripling in a deadline-day deal with the Dodgers, the Blue Jays will retain his rights for two more seasons, but the 30-year-old may not be a surefire bet to have a contract tendered. He struggled mightily during his time between the two clubs in 2020, posting a 5.84 ERA and 1.50 WHIP while giving up 13 home runs in 49.1 innings.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Taste of playoffs leaves young Blue Jays 'hungry for more'

A brief taste of playoff baseball gave the young Toronto Blue Jays a big appetite for another shot at October glory

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tellez on Blue Jays' roster against Rays and Roark left off

First baseman Rowdy Tellez is on the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster for their first round playoff series against Tampa Bay after recovering from a strained right knee that had sidelined...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jays lose finale to Orioles 7-5, will face Rays in playoffs

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the postseason after losing to the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 in their regular season finale

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids serious injury Stripling (lower leg) is sore after being hit by a comebacker Saturday but should be available for the playoffs, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander was diagnosed with a right shin contusion after being hit by a comebacker Saturday, and it appears he's dealing with a minor issue. Stripling has a 6.32 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB over 15.2 innings since being acquired by the Blue Jays, so he isn't guaranteed to be included on the postseason roster, even if fully healthy.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Biggio and Grichuk homer as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-2

Cavan Biggio broke up a no-hit bid with a solo home run in the sixth inning, Randal Grichuk added a three-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves Saturday's game Stripling was removed from Saturday's game against the Orioles with an apparent right lower leg injury, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander was hit by a comebacker in the right shin, forcing him to leave the contest after 16 pitches. Stripling allowed two runs on three hits while recording two outs before exiting the game. He's unlikely to be available for Sunday's season finale, but his availability for the playoffs should come into focus as he continues to be evaluated. According to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet, he was diagnosed with a right lateral shin contusion.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Piggybacks Robbie Ray, gets save Stripling was credited with his first save of the season in Wednesday's 14-1 win over the Yankees after tossing four shutout innings in long relief. He gave up one hit and no walks...

Impact Stripling started in his previous appearance Sept. 18 in Philadelphia, but Toronto moved him back to the bullpen after Matt Shoemaker recently returned from the injured list and rejoined the rotation. On Wednesday, Stripling essentially piggybacked one of the Blue Jays' other trade-deadline pickups, Robbie Ray, who worked four innings before turning the game over to the bullpen. Stripling isn't a lock to be included on the Jays' postseason roster, but his stellar outing against the Yankees certainly bolstered his case for earning a multi-inning relief role.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Stripling retires the side | 09/24/2020 Ross Stripling retires Tyler Wade, Gary Sánchez and Clint Frazier to secure the 14-1 win over the Yankees

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • MLB.COM

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Short outing in nightcap Striping didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over 3.1 innings. He st...

Impact It was another erratic performance from the right-hander, who threw 36 of 65 pitches for strikes before exiting. Stripling has a 7.36 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB over 11 innings since coming over from the Dodgers, and if he pitches again this season it could come in long relief rather than as a starter.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo homer in 9th rallies Mets past Phillies 10-6

Brandon Nimmo hit a two-RBI tying triple in the sixth inning and hit the go-ahead solo homer in the ninth to lead the New York Mets to a 10-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks hit 5 HR in inning, top Toronto 10-7 for 8-game streak

The Yankees tied a major league record with five home runs in an inning and hit six overall in a 10-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays that extended their winning streak to eight

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting twin bill Stripling will start one of the games in Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Stripling has surrendered six runs over 7.2 frames since being acquiring by the Blue Jays, and he'll receive another opportunity during Friday's doubleheader. Robbie Ray will start the other contest, though it's unclear who will start which game.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE