Chris Stratton RP FA Sun 8/27/17 9:21 PM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton (2-3) gave up two runs on four hits through six innings in an 11-0 loss to Arizona on Sunday. He struck out 10 but walked five.
EDGE Analysis
That's the second time in three starts that Stratton has racked up double-digit K's, but this time his five walks caused him to lose some luster. He actually departed the game down just 2-0 before the D-Backs unloaded on the Giants' bullpen for nine additional runs. Nonetheless, Stratton will look to get back to the .500 mark when he next toes the rubber Friday against the visiting Cardinals.
Chris Stratton RP FA Tue 8/22/17 1:55 AM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton (2-2) tossed six shutout innings with one strikeout and allowed just four hits and two walks to earn the win Monday over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Stratton has now thrown 12.2 shutout innings over his past two starts. While he used 10 strikeouts last time out against Washington, this time Stratton used eight ground balls and held the Brewers hitless with runners in scoring position to get through six scoreless frames. His ERA is down to 3.98 as Stratton is looking like a rare bright spot on this Giants team.
Chris Stratton RP FA Sun 8/13/17 4:19 PM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton (1-2) picked up the win on 6.2 scoreless innings against the Nationals on Sunday. He allowed five hits, issued one walk and struck out 10.
EDGE Analysis
Stratton was masterful Sunday, as he took full advantage of a Nationals' lineup that was without the services of Bryce Harper (knee) and Daniel Murphy (rest). The 26-year-old did not allow an extra-base hit and struck out a career high 10 batters, which was the first double-digit strikeout performance by a Giants pitcher since June 5. The exceptional outing lowered his ERA from 6.63 to a more palatable 4.91. He'll look to extend his scoreless streak in his upcoming scheduled start against the Phillies on Friday.
Chris Stratton RP FA Sat 8/12/17 7:01 PM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton will pitch Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was set to start Friday's series opener, but that game was postponed, leading to a doubleheader Sunday. Stratton, a former first-round selection, will carry a 6.63 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP into Sunday's start against a tough Nationals lineup. Matt Moore will take the ball for Game 2 of the twin bill.
Chris Stratton RP FA Sat 8/12/17 11:15 AM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton will make his next scheduled start Saturday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Giants decided to keep Jeff Samardzija on schedule after Friday's postponement, pushing Stratton's next start back an extra day. It's unclear which game of the doubleheader he'll start at this point, but the 26-year-old won't have it easy against a tough Nationals lineup.
Chris Stratton RP FA Fri 8/11/17 9:56 PM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton's start Friday against the Nationals was postponed by rain.
EDGE Analysis
Rain is still in the forecast for Saturday, so the rest of the series schedule remains up in the air. It's unclear if there will be a doubleheader Saturday or Sunday, and how Bruce Bochy decides to line up his rotation will likely depend on how the weather falls out. Stratton still seems likely to start one of this weekend's three games; it's just unclear when at this point.
Chris Stratton RP FA Sun 8/6/17 12:56 AM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton (0-2) allowed three runs (two earned) over five innings in Saturday's no-decision against the Diamondbacks, surrendering five hits and four walks in the process while striking out four.
EDGE Analysis
Stratton did a decent job at getting out of trouble against one of the toughest offenses in baseball (5.02 runs per game), but got himself in trouble through command issues. After allowing a David Peralta double to lead off the game, the right-hander walked A.J. Pollock and hit Jake Lamb with a pitch in what ended up being a 30-pitch, two-run opening frame. There's no doubt that Stratton can hold his own as a starting pitcher, but he doesn't carry much value due to his low K/9 rate of 5.14 and relative inability to control his pitch count. He'll be tasked with another tough matchup in his next scheduled start, Friday against the Nationals.
Chris Stratton RP FA Sat 8/5/17 3:01 PM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton (calf) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Stratton takes over as Matt Cain makes the move to the bullpen. The 26-year-old gave up five runs and walked five over 6.2 innings during his only start for the Giants. Stratton has struggled for Triple-A Sacramento as well, with a 5.11 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across 15 starts (79.1 innings) this season.
Chris Stratton RP FA Thu 8/3/17 8:41 PM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton (calf) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matt Cain was originally penciled in as the Giants' starter for Saturday, but manager Bruce Bochy announced Thursday that Cain will be moved to the bullpen and Stratton will get a shot to cement himself into the rotation for the remainder of the season. Stratton allowed five runs over 6.2 innings in his July 6 start against the Tigers. He'll enter Saturday's contest with a 7.71 season ERA.
Chris Stratton RP FA Fri 7/28/17 8:46 PM
Chris Stratton
RP FA
Stratton was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a calf injury, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The young reliever was recalled by the Giants on Tuesday and appears to have suffered the injury as a result of his four-inning save against the Pirates. Stratton, who owns a 5.11 ERA over 15 starts at Triple-A Sacramento this season, will head to the sidelines for now and a firm timetable for his return should come to fruition within the coming week.