Pedro Strop RP FA Tue 7/2/13 2:04 PM
Pedro Strop
RP FA
Cubs acquired RHP Pedro Strop from the Orioles in the Scott Feldman trade.
After posting a 2.44 ERA in 70 appearances last season, Strop has struggled to the tune of a 7.25 ERA in 29 games this year. His control has been an issue all along, so it wasn't surprising to see some regression, but a contending team like the Orioles couldn't afford to keep throwing him out there. Still, there's little doubt that he has swing-and-miss stuff. If Strop gets off to a hot start, he could be a natural alternative for the closer role assuming Kevin Gregg gets moved by the trade deadline.