Pedro Strop
39-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Cut loose by Cubs
Strop elected free agency Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
Pitching Stats
Loading Pitching Stats...
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Minor League Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Pitching Game Log...
Advanced Pitching Stats
Loading Advanced Pitching Stats...
Defensive Stats
Loading MLB Defensive Stats...
Stats Vs Today's Lineup
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Pedro Strop See More
Michael Rathburn gives his betting breakdown for Netherlands vs Cuba as the World Baseball Classic gets underway Tuesday night.
Michael Rathburn digs into Wednesday's twin bill of MLB postseason action with his best bets from the ALCS and NLCS matchups.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
You know the drill; relievers who struggle with walks and homers do not stay in closer roles. Strop earned double-digit saves for a second consecutive season, but there is a reason the Cubs threw the money they did at Craig Kimbrel in the early part of the summer. Strop does not have safe closer skills and the smoke and mirrors he used in 2018 to luck his way into 13 saves did not work in 2019. He could not strand guys, and he struggled with the bouncy baseball. He is a free agent and some club may give him a real shot at remaining the closer, which the Cubs always seemed reluctant to do. This feels like a possible Alex Colome-like rebound play because Strop can still get strikeouts and has that "veteran experience" managers love to give the first crack to. See where he lands to see if an opportunity can present itself to him in camp before adding him to your draft plans.
More Fantasy News
Takes personal leave
Strop has taken a personal leave of absence from the Cubs, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Returned to alternate camp
Strop was returned to the Cubs' alternate training site Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Selected as replacement player
Strop was selected as a replacement player by the Cubs on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Sent to minors
Strop was reassigned to minor-league camp Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely bound for Cincinnati
Strop is "very close" to reaching an agreement with the Reds on a contract, Hector Gomez of Deportivo Z 101 reports.
ANALYSIS
The Marlins and Rangers were previously believed to be Strop's primary suitors, but either Cincinnati has upped its offer for the veteran reliever or he's more open to the idea of joining a club that's seemingly on the rise after an active offseason to date. Raisel Iglesias is still expected to open the season as the Reds' closer, but after posting a career-worst 4.16 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 2019, he likely has less security in that role compared to previous years. If he signs with Cincinnati, Strop would likely be one of the top candidates for saves if the Reds decide to demote Iglesias from the closer's role at any point.
The Marlins and Rangers were previously believed to be Strop's primary suitors, but either Cincinnati has upped its offer for the veteran reliever or he's more open to the idea of joining a club that's seemingly on the rise after an active offseason to date. Raisel Iglesias is still expected to open the season as the Reds' closer, but after posting a career-worst 4.16 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 2019, he likely has less security in that role compared to previous years. If he signs with Cincinnati, Strop would likely be one of the top candidates for saves if the Reds decide to demote Iglesias from the closer's role at any point.