Hunter Strickland
RP - Los Angeles Angels
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Hunter Strickland came on in the ninth inning Sunday with an opportunity to save the game and promptly gave up a home run to Keston Hiura. As the Reds won in the tenth, Strickland walked away with the win.
Fantasy Impact
Strickland continues to struggle, allowing runs in four of his last five outings. However, he keeps getting save opportunities which gives him some fantasy value. It's hard to imagine he'll continue to get chances, but if you are desperate for saves, he's an option.
Hunter Strickland was reinstated from the bereavement list before Monday's game and ended up closing it out for his seventh save.
Fantasy Impact
Strickland wasn't particularly sharp, allowing a run off two hits and a walk, but he got the job done. Alexis Diaz was likely not available after tossing 28 pitches on Sunday, but it looks like Strickland will remain in the mix for saves regardless.
Hunter Strickland was placed on the bereavement list by the Reds on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Players can remain on the bereavement list for three to seven days, so Strickland will miss this weekend's series with the Orioles at least. Alexis Diaz is the most likely option for saves with Strickland out, perhaps even after he returns.
Hunter Strickland started the ninth with a one-run lead Thursday and promptly gave up a game-tying home run to Jesus Sanchez. After a walk and HBP to the following two batters, Strickland was pulled and took the loss.
Fantasy Impact
After closing out the Marlins on ten pitches Wednesday, Strickland was far from sharp in this one. Perhaps David Bell will reconsider using Strickland on back-to-back days, or maybe Alexis Diaz will see more opportunities. In any case, Strickland remains a dicey option for saves moving forward.
Hunter Strickland pitched one inning, allowing one hit, and no earned runs Wednesday to earn his sixth save of the season against the Marlins.
Fantasy Impact
Strickland has a 4.95 ERA, .248 OBA, a 7.43 K/9 ratio, and is 6-for-8 in save chances this season. The 33-year-old is beginning to earn save chances for the first time since 2019, and could be fantasy viable if he continues to convert them.
