Strop (knee) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

A groin strain delayed Strop's recovery from left knee surgery, but he cleared a major hurdle Thursday with his first bullpen session. He said it went "fine" and he may get back onto elevated ground for more work this weekend. The Cubs are probably just focused on getting Strop back for the postseason, but it appears he has a chance to return for the final week or so of the regular season.

Strop (knee) strained his right groin Thursday, which will delay his recovery from left knee surgery, Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop threw a bullpen session earlier in the week and was though to be nearing a return from an August 11 arthroscopic procedure on his knee. This latest news is expected to delay his return by roughly two weeks, but it's far from a devastating setback for the right-hander, who's still anticipating pitching out of the bullpen later in the month, prior to the postseason.

Strop (knee) threw a bullpen session Monday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop threw a 25 pitches Monday and said he felt good after doing so. There's yet to be word regarding when Strop will begin a rehab assignment, but initial reports indicated he'd take four-to-six weeks to recover, making it likely he'll return by mid-September. Before being placed on the DL, Strop had built a 2.89 ERA and 0.89 WHIP over 43.2 innings of action.

Strop (knee) has resumed jogging, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Now two weeks removed from undergoing an arthroscopic procedure, Strop has been cleared for some light running and should be able to gradually ramp up his activity from here. He was handed a four-to-six week estimated recovery timetable after having the knee scoped.

Strop underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Thursday and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although tests revealed a torn meniscus for Strop, his knee ligaments were found to be intact and it sounds like the Cubs are optimistic they'll have Strop available for the postseason at least. Justin Grimm has been recalled to replace Strop on the active roster, while Joe Smith figures to move up in the bullpen hierarchy to take on more high-leverage work in front of closer Aroldis Chapman.

Strop exited Wednesday's game with a left knee injury and will undergo an MRI on Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop faced just one batter (allowed a hit) before exiting the contest in favor of Travis Wood. The team should update his status after receiving the results of the test, but Joe Smith is expected to take on a bigger role should Strop miss extended time.

Strop left Wednesday's game against the Angels with a left leg injury, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop took over for Jason Hammel in the eighth inning, but was forced out early. He was replaced by Travis Wood. Strop had given up one hit, and had yet to record an out prior to his exit. Expect an update on his status when more information is made available.

Strop pitched a scoreless inning Friday to earn his 17th hold of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Strop walked one, but he still has a strong 47:12 K:BB over 36.2 innings this season. He has not given up a hit over his last five appearances.

Strop may be in position to earn a save Wednesday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

With Hector Rondon unavailable for Wednesday's game, per Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago.com, Strop seems to be the most likely option to fill in if the Cubs are in need of a closer. Strop has been dominant this season, posting a career best strikeout rate of 35.6 percent and holding opponents to a .170 batting average.

Strop pitched a perfect eighth inning against the Cardinals on Tuesday, striking out two batters in what ended up being a 4-3 loss.

EDGE Analysis

Strop has been racking up the strikeouts the past few weeks, striking out at least one batter in each of his past nine appearances. Despite the loss Tuesday, Strop and the Cubs have had plenty of late-inning leads to defend. They hold the best record in baseball at 47-22 while outscoring their opponents 369-200.