Matt Strahm

The Royals released LHP Matt Strahm.

Fantasy Impact

Strahm passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment. He will figure to seek another opportunity.

The Royals designated LHP Matt Strahm for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Straham's continued struggles lead to his removal from the Royals 40-man roster. He will likely clear waivers.

Matt Strahm allowed the only batter he faced to hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Fantasy Impact

Strahm entered the game after Lucas Erceg gave up three baserunners while recording only two outs. He proceeded to allow a walk-off grand slam off the bat of Kody Clemens to spoil Noah Cameron's great start. Strahm has allowed runs in six of his last nine appearances.

Matt Strahm took the loss on Sunday, allowing five runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Strahm started his inning with a strikeout of Samuel Basallo before allowing a walk and four straight hits. He's been brutal since the start of June. In 15 innings since June 1, he has a 10.80 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and just a 4.8 K/9 with three holds and two losses.

Matt Strahm struck out two while allowing two earned runs on two hits in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Strahm has been hot and cold this season. In the middle of June, he had a stretch of six straight outings where he allowed a run before going on another streak of six straight shutdown appearances. After Friday's loss, he now has a 5.81 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with a 3-2 record, 0 saves and 11 holds across 34 appearances.