Strop (hamstring) managed to play catch and take part in some agility drills prior to Monday's game against Pittsburgh, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop remains hopeful that he'll pitch in the near future after suffering a left hamstring injury Sept. 13 while running to first base. "He was pretty upbeat about where he's at," manager Joe Maddon said. It's unclear if Strop will return in time for the postseason, but more news on his availability should emerge when he begins to ramp up baseball activities.

Strop (hamstring) is optimistic he'll pitch in the final two games of the regular season, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop suffered a left hamstring injury Thursday in extra innings, and although he was initially ruled out for the rest of the regular season, the 33-year-old believes otherwise. He's currently rehabbing in Arizona, and more updates on his progress should emerge as he nears a return to the mound.

An MRI revealed that Strop has a moderate left hamstring strain, which will keep him out for the remainder of the regular season. He will be re-evaluated prior to the start of the postseason, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Strop will miss a few weeks after injuring the hamstring while running to first base during Thursday's game against Washington. With the Brewers breathing down Chicago's neck for the NL Central crown, there's a chance the Cubs will play in the Wild-Card game Oct. 2 -- or even miss the playoffs altogether -- so Strop will be re-examined following the team's three-game set with St. Louis to close out the regular season. In his absence, look for Justin Wilson, Steve Cishek, Brandon Kintzler and potentially Jesse Chavez to see work in the ninth-inning role as manager Joe Maddon looks for a steadying presence to close out games.

Strop (hamstring) is expected to miss a few weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Thursday's game against the Nationals, Eddie Matz of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop is scheduled for an MRI on Friday, and although the severity of the injury is yet to be confirmed, the 33-year-old believes he'll need the next few weeks to rest and rehab before taking the hill again. If Strop is forced to miss significant time, the Cubs will likely turn to a closer-by-committee approach down the stretch of the final season. Carl Edwards, Steve Cishek, Justin Wilson and Brandon Kintzler are likely candidates for save opportunities in that scenario.

Strop exited Thursday's game against the Nationals with left hamstring soreness, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop suffered the injury while running to first base, and the issue is expected to keep him out for a while according to manager Joe Maddon. The timetable for Strop's return is unclear, but his availability moving forward should be determined after undergoing further tests.

Strop appeared to injure his left hamstring while running to first base during Thursday's game against Washington, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Strop batted for himself in the top of the 10th inning, and he injured himself while trying to beat the throw at first base after hitting a ground ball. The severity of the injury has yet to be uncovered, but more news should emerge following the game.

Strop picked up the save in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Brewers, tossing a clean ninth inning with a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Strop breezed through Jesus Aguilar, Ryan Braun and Jonathan Schoop on 13 pitches, getting Schoop to strike out to end the game. Strop now has 13 saves and a stellar 2.33 ERA, and he looks like a good bet to serve as the closer for the rest of the regular season with Brandon Morrow (biceps) only having tossed a light bullpen session so far in his recovery from injury.

Strop (5-1) pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts and grabbed the win when the Cubs prevailed in 10 innings over the Nationals Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Strop hasn't allowed a run in his past five appearances, and he's picked up two saves, a hold and a win during the stretch. The 33-year-old has done a great job filling in for Brandon Morrow (biceps) as the Cubs' closer, as he now has a sparkling 2.37 ERA this season.

Strop allowed a hit and a walk but kept the Brewers off the scoreboard to secure the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win.

EDGE Analysis

Strop got into trouble right away, as he started off the bottom of the ninth by walking Travis Shaw and giving up a single to the red-hot Christian Yelich. However, the righty closer buckled down from there, getting Eric Thames to fly out, Lorenzo Cain to ground into a fielder's choice and Curtis Granderson to strike out to end the game. Strop now has 12 saves this season to go along with a strong 2.41 ERA, and with Cubs manager Joe Maddon noting that Brandon Morrow (biceps) might not have time to return from the DL before the regular season ends, the 33-year-old should continue to receive save opportunities.

Strop pitched a perfect ninth inning to record the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Strop was lifted from his last save opportunity Monday after recording just a single out and allowing two baserunners, but he was able to get the job done in this one. The 33-year-old now has a strong 2.45 ERA and 11 saves this season, and he should continue to fill in as the Cubs' closer for however long Brandon Morrow (biceps) remains on the DL. With Morrow still not throwing off a mound, Strop could have the job for the rest of the regular season at least.