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ATL • Pitcher • #65
3 months ago
Stratton gets the call to rejoin Atlanta’s relief mix with lefty Aaron Bummer landing on the shelf with shoulder inflammation. The 28-year-old has tossed six scoreless frames in three relief appearances for Atlanta since coming over from the Pirates in a small trade back in early July.
ATL • Pitcher • #65
3 months ago
Stratton struck out three in his first appearance since being recalled Thursday. He’s up to six scoreless innings in two stints with the Braves this year. He gave up seven runs in 2 2/3 innings for the Pirates before being cut in June.
ATL • Pitcher • #65
3 months ago
Stratton is replacing Carlos Carrasco on the roster after the latter was designated for assignment. With Hurston Waldrep moving into the rotation, Stratton could fill a role in the Braves bullpen for the foreseeable future.
ATL • Pitcher • #65
3 months ago
Stratton fortifies Atlanta’s relief corps heading into Saturday’s twin-bill against the division-rival Marlins. The 28-year-old righty came over from the Pirates in a small trade back in early July and has tossed three scoreless frames in a pair of appearances for the Braves. He’ll likely head back to Triple-A Gwinnett at the conclusion of the nightcap contest at Truist Park.
ARI • Pitcher • #65
4 months ago
Cranton enters Arizona’s farm system as their 20th-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old was a third-round pick by the Mariners just last season and projects as a future big league reliever with a high-90s fastball and a tight, gyro slider. He likely won’t pich MLB innings until next season.
ATL • Pitcher • #65
4 months ago
Stratton was acquired from the Pirates at the beginning of the month and has posted a 1.69 ERA with a 6/2 K/BB ratio in 5 1/3 innings at Triple-A since coming to Atlanta. He will serve as bullpen depth for at least this week.
ATL • Pitcher • #65
5 months ago
Stratton will head to Triple-A Gwinnett as extra organizational relief depth for Atlanta. The 28-year-old was jettisoned from Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster last Thursday after being hit hard in three appearances this season at the big-league level.
PIT • Pitcher • #65
5 months ago
The Pirates needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the addition of Génesis Cabrera on Thursday and unfortunately for Stratton he drew the short straw this time around. The 28-year-old hurler made three appearances at the big league level this season, posting a cringe-inducing 23.63 ERA and 4.50 WHIP over 2 2/3 innings of work. It seems likely that he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Bucs.
PIT • Pitcher • #65
5 months ago
Stratton has allowed seven runs over 2 2/3 innings of work in three relief appearances this season at the big-league level. The 28-year-old righty was called up over the weekend when lefty Ryan Borucki hit the injured list with a back ailment.
PIT • Pitcher • #65
5 months ago
Stratton rejoins Pittsburgh’s bullpen ahead of Saturday’s game against the Rangers with lefty Ryan Bourcki hitting the injured list with a back issue. The 28-year-old righty has made two relief appearances this season in the big leagues.
LAA • Pitcher • #65
7 months ago
Strickland returns to Los Angeles after being released earlier this week by the Rangers. The 36-year-old veteran reliever registered a respectable 3.31 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 57/24 K/BB ratio across 73 1/3 innings (72 appearances) last year for the Angels. He figures to return to the big leagues at some point in the coming weeks.
PIT • Pitcher • #65
7 months ago
Stratton gets the boot to make room for Liover Peguero. Stratton struggled in both appearances with the Pirates while allowing four runs over 1 2/3 innings, but it’s likely he’ll get a chance to help the PIttsburgh bullpen again in the coming weeks/months.