Strickland had his contract selected from the alternate training site by Tampa Bay on Friday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster but will join the big-league club one week into the season. Strickland will fill the bullpen spot of Pete Fairbanks (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.