ROSS STRIPLING NEWS

Likely to follow behind opener Stripling is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Ryan Walker in Wednesday's game against the Rays, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The Giants have been relying on just two full-time starters (Logan Webb and Alex Cobb) of late, but Stripling still appears to be a de facto member of the rotation. Stripling's most recent appearance came out of the bullpen Friday, when he tossed five innings and gave up two runs en route to taking a loss against Texas. Assuming he's called upon to work behind Walker, Stripling will be the Giants pitcher most likely to factor into the decision Wednesday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss as bulk reliever Stripling (0-5) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out three without walking a batter over five innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Rangers.

Impact The Giants put just four men on base and were lucky to scrape together one run. Stripling was also solid, but he gave up solo home runs to Nathaniel Lowe and Mitch Garver on back-to-back pitches in the sixth inning. While Stripling has given up just 10 runs over his last 26.2 innings, he's taken three losses in five outings over that span. He's at a 5.10 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 58:11 K:BB through 72.1 innings through 18 appearances (11 starts) this season. He is tentatively lined up for a home outing versus the Rays next week.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set up for bulk relief Stripling is not among the Giants' listed starters for their three-game weekend series against the Rangers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 32-year-old right-hander will probably work in bulk relief behind lefty opener Scott Alexander on Friday. After signing a two-year, $25 million contract with San Francisco over the winter, Stripling has struggled to a 5.21 ERA through 67.1 innings (11 starts, six relief appearances) this season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in no-decision Stripling allowed a run on three hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Stripling has often worked behind an opener this season, but he was on the mound from the start Saturday. Over his last eight appearances, he has not allowed more than three runs in any outing, pitching to a solid 3.34 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 29:1 K:BB through 35 innings in that span. It's a vast improvement on his season-long marks (5.21 ERA, 1.28 WHIP), though that control is almost certainly too good to last in the long run. He's tentatively projected to make his next appearance at home versus the Rangers.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday's game Stripling will start Saturday's game against the A's, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Stripling worked behind an opener his last time out and fared OK, but he will move back to a traditional starting role Saturday. He had been building up in the rotation in the weeks following his return from a back injury, ultimately reaching six innings in his July 19 and 24 appearances (both quality starts). The right-hander has a 3.71 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 19:1 K:BB in 26.2 innings since being activated from the injured list in early July.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in bulk relief Stripling allowed a run on four hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 4.1 innings Sunday versus the Red Sox. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Stripling turned in a solid bulk-relief outing after starting his last five outings. He threw 63 pitches (41 strikes) after taking over for opener Scott Alexander with two outs in the second inning. Stripling is now at a 5.52 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:11 K:BB through 62 innings over 16 appearances (10 starts) this season. The right-hander has filled a swingman role for much of the year, so it's unclear if he'll start or work behind an opener again in his next outing, tentatively scheduled to be on the road in Oakland next weekend.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could work in bulk role Sunday Stripling won't start Sunday's game against the Red Sox but could pitch behind opener Scott Alexander, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Areareports.

Impact The Giants haven't announced their pitching plans beyond Alexander being named the starter, but Stripling could work in a bulk role given his 4.43 ERA over his past four starts. The veteran swingman has a 5.77 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 45:11 K:BB across 57.2 innings this season.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to 0-4 Stripling (0-4) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on 10 hits over six innings in a 5-1 loss to Detroit. He struck out three.

Impact It certainly could've been worse for Stripling -- he managed to hold Detroit to three runs despite surrendering 10 hits, recording his second straight quality start. He'd still wind up with a loss, however, as the Giants failed to generate any run support against Tarik Skubal. Since moving back into the rotation earlier this month, the 33-year-old Stripling has a 4.03 ERA with a solid 1.07 WHIP in five starts (22.1 innings). Overall, his ERA sits at 5.77 with a 1.37 WHIP and 45:11 K:BB across 57.2 innings this season.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss despite quality start Stripling (0-3) took the loss against Cincinnati on Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks while striking out two batters over six innings.

Impact Stripling served up a three-run homer to Will Benson in the third inning that accounted for all of the runs against him. Though that was enough for Stripling to be tagged with the loss, this was mostly a positive outing for the veteran hurler. He tallied a season-high innings total -- prior to Wednesday, he hadn't gone more than five frames in any outing -- and worked up to 76 pitches, his most since May 7. Stripling has been eased back into action after missing over a month between late May and late June with a back injury, but he's been mostly effective despite the limitations since his return, posting a 3.72 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB over 19.1 frames covering five appearances.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'He did his job': One mistake costs Giants, Stripling in quality start CINCINNATI -- Ross Stripling, still building up as a starter, cruised for six innings on Wednesday evening. But one mistake pitch cost him -...

JULY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Throws 4.2 innings in Pittsburgh Stripling did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two runs on five hits over 4.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out six and did not issue a walk.

Impact Stripling worked into the fifth inning, deeper than he's gone into a contest since May 7. The right-hander missed six weeks this season with a back injury and is just now building up to something resembling a normal starter's workload (72 pitches Friday). His chances to face opposing batting orders a third time may still be limited, but Stripling seems to be trending in the right direction with improved health. He's allowed a total of five earned runs with 14 strikeouts against one walk in 13.1 innings since his return to action.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders two runs Stripling allowed two runs on four hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Friday.

Impact Stripling started and covered the most innings of the six pitchers the Giants used, but he still threw just 65 pitches (43 strikes). He hasn't completed more than five innings in any appearance this season, and he's done that just three times in 12 outings. The right-hander is now at a 6.37 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB through 41 innings. The Giants haven't revealed how their rotation will look after the All-Star break, which leaves some question to Stripling's role in the second half.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two innings Stripling issued one walk over two shutout frames in Sunday's loss to the Mets. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Stripling has thrown five total innings in two appearances since returning from a trip to the injured list. He's given up just one run during that span but his season ERA still sits at 6.51 across 37.1 innings. It's unclear if the Giants plan to move him back into a traditional starting role for his next outing.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Stripling will start Sunday's game against the Mets, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stripling was activated from the injured list June 25 and has since pitched once in relief. He worked three innings during that appearance, so he shouldn't have a significant workload restriction.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Stripling (back) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday.

Impact The right-hander will return from the injured list earlier than expected while Luke Jackson (back) replaces him on the shelf. Stripling made his last rehab start Thursday in the lower minors and struck out 10 while giving up two runs over four innings. The 33-year-old could be reinserted into San Francisco's rotation during the upcoming three-game set in Toronto that begins Tuesday, as Sean Manaea has pitched just one frame in each of his past two outings.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Stripling (back) could return from the injured list earlier than expected, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Stripling landed on the injured list May 19 with a low-back strain, though an MRI revealed no structural damage. The Giants didn't formally announce a recovery timeline then, but it seems he could be back in the big-league rotation as soon as this week. He's covered 10 innings over three rehab appearances, allowing seven runs (five earned) with 16 strikeouts and one walk. Once Stripling returns, the Giants will likely have less need for regular bullpen days.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rehab start in Arizona Stripling (back) made a rehab appearance Tuesday with the Giants' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate, covering two innings and striking out two while allowing three runs...

Impact The rehab start marked Stripling's first game action in just under a month while he works his way back from a strained lower back. Stripling will likely settle back into a spot in the Giants rotation once he builds up to around 75 pitches or five innings, but it could take him another rehab start or two to get there.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face hitters Tuesday Stripling (back) threw 30-35 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday and is scheduled to face live hitters Tuesday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Stripling has been on the injured list since mid-May due to a low-back strain, and he received a cortisone shot for his SI joint in early June. However, he's been trending in the right direction recently and will take another significant step by facing live hitters early this week. A clear timetable for his return to game action hasn't yet been revealed, but his recent progress has been encouraging.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could face hitters soon Stripling (back) received a cortisone shot for his SI joint, and he could advance to facing hitters soon, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Stripling told Slusser that he's also made changes to his delivery, and is standing more upright than he was prior to his injury. The right-hander has been on the injured list with a back strain since the middle of May, and assuming he does face hitters in the coming days, he could have a chance to rejoin the San Francisco pitching staff around the middle of June.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen Friday Stripling (back) will throw a 25 pitch bullpen before Friday's game against Baltimore, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Stripling was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained lower back May 19, and while he was eligible to return Friday, that isn't going to happen. The right-hander will likely need to throw a few bullpens and possibly make a rehab start before returning to San Francisco's pitching staff near the middle of June.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI reveals no structural damage An MRI revealed no structural damage in Stripling's back, and he'll be evaluated over the weekend, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stripling was placed on the injured list with a low back strain, but no structural damage suggests that the right-hander has a chance to return in the coming weeks. He's eligible to return to the Giants at the start of June.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL Stripling was placed on the 15-day injured list with a low-back strain by the Giants on Friday.

Impact Stripling had to be lifted from his last start early with the issue and now it has forced him to the IL. He'll be eligible to return later this month, although it's not certain at this point when he'll be ready, nor is it clear whether he'll be in the rotation or bullpen when he does come back.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reason for short start provided Stripling exited his start Wednesday versus the Phillies in the fourth inning due to low-back tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Given Stripling's worked out of the bullpen for parts of the season, seeing him fail to complete four innings wouldn't have been out of the ordinary. It's unclear at this time if he'll be able to make his next start on the road versus Minnesota next week. If Stripling is unavailable, Sean Manaea would likely temporarily rejoin the rotation in his place.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mediocre in start Stripling allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Phillies on Wednesday.

Impact With news of Sean Manaea moving to a bullpen role, it appears Stripling has at least temporarily grabbed control of the No. 5 spot in the rotation. He didn't do much to solidify it with this outing, and he's now allowed multiple runs in all but one of his nine appearances (five starts) this season. Stripling is at a 7.24 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB through 32.1 innings. He is tentatively projected for a road start in Minnesota next week.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday against Phillies Stripling will start Wednesday's contest against the Phillies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Sean Manaea was penciled in as the starter for Wednesday's series finale against Philadelphia, but instead it will be Stripling who gets the ball against the Phillies. Stripling has often pitched as a bulk hurler in 2023 -- he has yet to throw more than five innings in any of his eight appearances for the Giants this season -- and it's possible Manaea could be a relief option for this contest as well. Neither pitcher offers much fantasy upside for Wednesday against the Philadelphia lineup.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE