Stripling and the Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moving away from Los Angeles this past season was supposed to finally give Stripling the chance to thrive as a full-time starter. Instead, he remained a swingman, starting nine games and relieving in three more. His strikeout rate plummeted from 25.1 percent to 18.2 percent, while his ERA, which had never before come in above 4.00, sat at 5.84. Toronto will be hoping to see a bounceback season from the righty in his age-31 campaign.

Stripling (lower leg) was used in relief in Game 2 of the Blue Jays' wild-card series loss to the Rays, giving up a run on three hits over 1.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling entered the postseason in uncertain health after being struck in the leg by a comebacker in his final appearance of the regular season Sept. 23, but his inclusion on the 28-man wild-card roster indicates that the injury wasn't anything worrisome. After acquiring Stripling in a deadline-day deal with the Dodgers, the Blue Jays will retain his rights for two more seasons, but the 30-year-old may not be a surefire bet to have a contract tendered. He struggled mightily during his time between the two clubs in 2020, posting a 5.84 ERA and 1.50 WHIP while giving up 13 home runs in 49.1 innings.

Stripling (lower leg) is sore after being hit by a comebacker Saturday but should be available for the playoffs, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander was diagnosed with a right shin contusion after being hit by a comebacker Saturday, and it appears he's dealing with a minor issue. Stripling has a 6.32 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB over 15.2 innings since being acquired by the Blue Jays, so he isn't guaranteed to be included on the postseason roster, even if fully healthy.

Stripling was removed from Saturday's game against the Orioles with an apparent right lower leg injury, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander was hit by a comebacker in the right shin, forcing him to leave the contest after 16 pitches. Stripling allowed two runs on three hits while recording two outs before exiting the game. He's unlikely to be available for Sunday's season finale, but his availability for the playoffs should come into focus as he continues to be evaluated. According to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet, he was diagnosed with a right lateral shin contusion.

Stripling was credited with his first save of the season in Wednesday's 14-1 win over the Yankees after tossing four shutout innings in long relief. He gave up one hit and no walks while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling started in his previous appearance Sept. 18 in Philadelphia, but Toronto moved him back to the bullpen after Matt Shoemaker recently returned from the injured list and rejoined the rotation. On Wednesday, Stripling essentially piggybacked one of the Blue Jays' other trade-deadline pickups, Robbie Ray, who worked four innings before turning the game over to the bullpen. Stripling isn't a lock to be included on the Jays' postseason roster, but his stellar outing against the Yankees certainly bolstered his case for earning a multi-inning relief role.

Striping didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

It was another erratic performance from the right-hander, who threw 36 of 65 pitches for strikes before exiting. Stripling has a 7.36 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB over 11 innings since coming over from the Dodgers, and if he pitches again this season it could come in long relief rather than as a starter.

Stripling will start one of the games in Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling has surrendered six runs over 7.2 frames since being acquiring by the Blue Jays, and he'll receive another opportunity during Friday's doubleheader. Robbie Ray will start the other contest, though it's unclear who will start which game.

Stripling (3-3) was the pitcher of record in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Yankees, tossing 3.1 innings and giving up three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling has been dealt losses in both of his first two appearances with Toronto, as he previously served up three runs over 4.1 innings while filling a traditional starting role in his team debut Sept. 4 versus the Red Sox. Manager Charlie Montoyo treated Wednesday's contest as a piggyback outing, as Stripling essentially split the innings with starter Tanner Roark, who was pulled after four frames (68 pitches). With the Blue Jays set to play six games in five days next week, Stripling could re-enter the rotation, but the poor form he's shown this season likely means he'll be bound for the bullpen once Montoyo is able to reduce his starting staff to five men. Over 41.1 innings between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, Stripling has posted a 5.88 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and a 7.2 K/9 while giving up 12 home runs.

Stripling (3-2) took the loss in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander did manage to keep the ball in the yard in his Blue Jays debut, which counts as progress after he served up multiple long balls in each of his last four appearances as a Dodger, but otherwise it was another erratic performance for Stripling. It's not yet clear if he'll remain in the rotation for Toronto, or if another trade deadline acquisition, Robbie Ray, will get a turn instead.

Stripling is listed as the probable starter for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Dodgers on Monday, and he'll make his debut with his new team during the twin bill. Stripling has struggled with a 5.61 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB through 33.2 innings this season, and he'll look to take advantage of the fresh start with Toronto.