Pedro Strop

Cubs RHP Pedro Strop, who has been away from the team since last week for violating COVID-19 protocols, could return to the team by Tuesday or Wednesday in a "best-case scenario," per Cubs manager David Ross.

Fantasy Impact

Strop has been held away from the team since his violation and would need to continue to produce negative tests before he's allowed to rejoin the Cubs. This violation and late start doesn't bode well for the veteran's chances of making the Opening Day roster but Strop has time to perform well this spring to make his case.

Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop is being held away from the team fro violating COVID-19 protocols, per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.

Fantasy Impact

Strop was tagged in a recently deleted social media post by Indians DH Franmil Reyes, who is also being held away from his team for the same reason. Strop will now have to clear some "protocol hurdles" before he is allowed to rejoin the team. He will likely be away from the team for a few days and will compete for a roster spot in the Cubs' bullpen once he rejoins them at camp.

The Cubs signed RHP Pedro Strop on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Strop was released by the Reds on Tuesday, but lands a contract with the Cubs on Friday. He owns a 3.86 ERA, 3.00 WHIP and three strikeouts across two 1/3 innings in 2020. Strop will most likely be in a middle relief role with his new team.

Pedro Strop was activated from the 10-day IL with a groin injury and subsequently designated for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Strop registered a 3.86 ERA and a 3.00 WHIP over just 2.1 innings this year before landing on the injured-list with a groin strain. The veteran reliever will likely end up on another team soon.

Pedro Strop (groin) faced hitters at Reds’ alternate training site Wednesday and is nearing a return from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Strop landed on the injured list August 11th due to a groin injury. He is allowed one run through for appearances this season. Strop is expected to return from the injured list soon.