Stripling was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Eric Stephen of SB Nation

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers will make a corresponding move to fill Stripling's roster spot before Friday's series opener against the Reds. Stripling was tagged for four earned runs on five hits over 1.2 innings in Thursday's loss to the Indians despite pitching on three full days of rest. Thursday's blowup marked Stripling's second consecutive outing with at least three earned runs. The Dodgers figure to bring up a reliever to add bullpen depth while Stripling is down at Triple-A.

Stripling allowed a single hit over three scoreless innings while striking out two batters to earn his first save of the season during Saturday's win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

The converted starter has excelled out of the bullpen with a 2.54 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 10.5 K/9. However, he's being utilized more in the middle innings than in high-leverage situations, so his fantasy value will probably remain limited to providing solid ratios and punchouts.

Stripling was asked to go for three innings out of the pen Monday, giving up one run on three hits while striking out five in a blowout win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old continues to hold is own as a long reliever this season, posting a 3.79 ERA and a 24:4 K:BB ratio over 19 innings. Stripling won't offer much value to fantasy owners out of the bullpen, but his early success likely puts him in line to step into the rotation should another starter go down to injury.

Stripling was perfect through 1.2 innings Wednesday, striking out four in a win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

With the Dodgers having a plethora of veteran rotation candidates, the 27-year-old was pushed into a relief role this spring. He has excelled as a reliever, posting a 1.42 ERA with 10 strikeouts and no walks in 6.1 innings. Stripling had moderate success as a swingman last season (3.96 ERA and 1.26 WHIP), but early results point to an improvement this year. If an injury-prone Dodgers rotation opens up a spot for the young righty, he would garner immediate deep-league value.

Stripling could land a spot start Monday with Rich Hill (finger) being placed on the disabled list, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alex Wood seems like the leading candidate for Monday's bout with the Cubs, but manager Dave Roberts did identify Stripling as an option as well. The right-hander gave up a run and struck out three in his first appearance of the season Monday, so he would likely be well-rested for a start next week. Things should become clearer on this front as Monday's contest nears.

Stripling has been named one of the Dodgers' relievers to begin the season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers already announced that Stripling was no longer an option for the rotation, but the team decided to keep him on the team as a right-handed long relief option. The 27-year-old won't have fantasy value in that role, but he could potentially join the rotation at some point during the season when you consider the injury history of Rich Hill, Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu. If Stripling were to enter the rotation at any point this year, he would gain deep-league value after posting a 3.96 ERA over 100 innings in 2016.

Stripling will not make the Dodgers' rotation out of spring training, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling still has a chance to make the club as a reliever, but since the Dodgers seem committed to using one of Alex Wood or Brandon McCarthy in the bullpen, even that isn't guaranteed. Stripling was solid in 22 games (14 starts) for Los Angeles last year, with a 3.96 ERA and 1.26 WHIP, so even if he has to open the season in the minors, it wouldn't surprise to see him in Chavez Ravine at some point in 2017.

If Stripling doesn't win the Dodgers' fifth starter job this spring, he could stick on the 25-man roster as a reliever, the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move would make sense considering the Dodgers' lack of bullpen depth behind the recently re-signed Kenley Jansen. Stripling posted a 3.96 ERA in 22 appearances (14 starts) in his rookie season last year, showing that he can pitch in the majors as a swingman.

Stripling pitched three runs on nine hits and one walk with two strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Stripling, who now rides a three-game losing streak, managed a quality start at Coors Field is somewhat amazing in itself. He was tagged for a season-high nine hits, but managed to escape disaster at every turn, inducing multiple double-plays while matching his season high with 12 ground outs. Stripling is barely hanging on to his starting role, and with rosters expanding, he'll likely be the odd-man out if a change takes place. For now, the right-hander is slated to start again Tuesday versus Arizona.

Stripling will pitch Wednesday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling has struggled during his last two starts, allowing six runs over 10 innings between said outings. With a 4.13 ERA and 1.27 WHIP, Stripling has left much to be desired when he takes the mound. He'll have his work cut out for him Wednesday when he pitches against the Rockies at Coors Field, the most hitter-friendly environment in the league.