6 years agoSan Diego Padres reliever Matt Strahm continued his dominant spring training on Sunday, fanning eight batters in four frames. Through three appearances and nine innings, Strahm holds a 0.67 WHIP and has not allowed a run. After returning from major knee surgery in 2017, Strahm worked almost exclusively as a reliever in 2018 with an impressive 2.05 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 in 41 outings. His four innings on Sunday were his most since the injury. Despite his effectiveness in relief, Strahm is firmly in the mix in the wide-open competition for the Padres rotation. Whether the 27-year-old wins a starting job or remains in the bullpen, Strahm holds fantasy sleeper appeal with a mid-90s heater and three quality complementary pitches. He’s a name to remember as spring training progresses.--Andrew Le - RotoBaller
Source: SDUT - Jeff Sanders