8 months agoLos Angeles Angels relief pitcher
Hunter Strickland blew his second save of the season of Thursday versus the Colorado Rockies. With
Luis Garcia and
Carlos Estevez being dealt earlier in the week, manager Ron Washington turned to Strickland in the ninth inning of Thursday's contest. The veteran struggled by opening the inning with a walk to
Ryan McMahon, before recording two outs and allowing a two-run homer to
Jake Cave to tie the game. Strickland on the season has a 3.35 ERA, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see
Ben Joyce and his 103+ MPH heater get an opportunity the next time there is a save situation. Joyce is intriguing, but the Angels victories are few and far between, making the closer situation messy. Unless managers are desperate, this is a situation to avoid for now.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
1 year agoThe Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran reliever
Hunter Strickland to a minor-league deal, the team announced. Strickland, 35, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022 but will be invited to Spring Training with the Halos. He owns respectable numbers throughout his career, including a 3.93 xFIP, 8.43 K/9, 3.44 BB/9, and 0.94 HR/9. Even if he makes the Opening Day roster, Strickland isn't on the fantasy radar.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Angels
2 years agoThe Cincinnati Reds released relief pitcher
Hunter Strickland on Tuesday. Strickland had yet to appear in the big leagues for the Reds this season and was pitching on the farm at Triple-A Louisville, where he had allowed 14 runs on 13 hits (two home runs) while walking 12 and striking out eight in 11 relief innings. The 34-year-old right-hander has 28 career saves in nine major-league seasons, but he'll be looking for work elsewhere now that he's on the open market. In his 66 relief appearances for the Reds in 2022, Strickland had a 4.91 ERA (4.78 FIP), 1.51 WHIP and 21.1 percent strikeout rate in 62 1/3 innings pitched.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith
2 years agoThe Cincinnati Reds re-signed relief pitcher
Hunter Strickland to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Strickland had seven saves for the Reds last year to go along with a 4.91 ERA (4.78 FIP), 1.51 WHIP, 33 walks and 60 strikeouts in 62 1/3 relief innings. He lost his handle on the closing gig in August due to poor performance, but he'll be back in Cincinnati's bullpen again in 2023.
Alexis Diaz figures to open this season as the Reds' primary closer, but Strickland could work his way into a setup role if he pitches well this spring. The signing makes sense with both
Tony Santillan and
Tejay Antone projected to open the year on the injured list for the Reds.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB Trade Rumors - Simon Hampton
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