MAY 2 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
HUNTER STRATTON
0-0 W-L •
4.20 WHIP •
21.60 ERA
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Pirates recall Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis, option RHP Hunter Stratton The Pirates made a roster move before Friday’s series opener against the Padres, promoting shortstop Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapol...
Sent down to minors The Pirates optioned Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
Impact Stratton had been called up earlier this week and made two appearances, allowing a total of four runs over 1.2 innings. Utility player Liover Peguero is taking his spot on the roster.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates place Dennis Santana on bereavement list, recall Hunter Stratton from Triple-A The Pirates placed right-hander Dennis Santana on the major league bereavement/family medical emergency list Tuesday afternoon, prior to the...
APRIL 29 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Recalled from Triple-A The Pirates recalled Stratton from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Stratton -- who has allowed seven runs with a 9:4 K:BB in 11.2 innings with Indianapolis this season -- is taking the roster spot vacated by Dennis Santana, who was placed on the bereavement list. He will likely be up only for a few days while Santana is away.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates farm report for April 26, 2025: Konnor Griffin belts 3 hits, 2-run homer for Bradenton INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 13-11) edged out St. Paul (Twins), 6-5. RHP Braxton Ashcraft (2-2, 5.81) earned the win despite giving up five runs...
APRIL 27 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Headed to Indianapolis The Pirates will option Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact After rupturing the patella tendon in his left knee in August, Stratton spent most of camp finishing up his rehab. He managed to pitch in a Grapefruit League game Saturday, during which he threw a scoreless inning, but he'll begin the season in Triple-A as he continues ramping up. Once the Pirates deem the right-hander ready for big-league action, he'll be a candidate to pitch in high-leverage situations.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Added to 40-man roster The Pirates selected Stratton's (knee) contract Saturday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stratton ruptured his patella tendon in his left knee in late August, but he has ramped up this spring. He ultimately made his spring training debut Saturday, when he threw a scoreless inning while striking out two. Stratton could occupy a high-leverage role after maintaining a 3.58 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with a 33:7 K:BB across 37.2 innings in 2024.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing simulated game Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that Stratton (knee) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Stratton is coming back from a ruptured patella tendon in his left knee he suffered last August. He's been throwing off a mound for a while and began a running progression last month. Stratton is in camp as a non-roster invitee and it doesn't seem as though he'll be ready for Opening Day. Once healthy, he'll head to Triple-A Indianapolis.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Starting running progression Stratton (knee) is slated to begin a running progression, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Stratton is already throwing off a mound as he returns from a ruptured patella tendon in his left knee he suffered last August, but he'll now test the knee out with some running and soon with pitchers' fielding practice. The reliever has not been ruled out for Opening Day, but he's in camp as a non-roster invitee so he's facing an uphill battle to win a roster spot.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates injury updates: Opening day roster off the table for Dauri Moreta; Hunter Stratton nearly back to full health BRADENTON, Fla. — As the Pirates prepare for the 2025 season, one pitcher expected to contribute to the bullpen has already been ruled out o...
FEBRUARY 14 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Still needs to check some boxes Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Friday that Stratton (knee) still needs to show he can go through running and pitchers' fielding practice before he can be considered pa...
Impact Stratton suffered a ruptured patella tendon in his left knee last August, but his recovery has come along well and he just has a couple boxes left to check. The righty held a 3.58 ERA and 33:7 K:BB across 37.2 frames last season before getting hurt and is in camp as a non-roster invitee.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to begin spring training Stratton (knee) is expected to be ready to pitch at the start of spring training, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Stratton posted a video of him throwing off of a mound Thursday, around a month before pitchers report to spring training. He ruptured his patella tendon in late August but appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery. Though Stratton will be in camp on a minor-league deal, he was effective in 2024 and should contribute out of the bullpen again in 2025.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Reliever Hunter Stratton among 13 players with non-roster invites to Pirates spring training The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Monday that 13 players have received non-roster invitations to their major league camp for spring training,...
JANUARY 13 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Back with Bucs Stratton (knee) signed a minor-league deal with the Pirates on Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Andrew Destin reports.
Impact Stratton was with the Pirates in 2024 and threw 37.2 innings out of the bullpen while maintaining a 3.58 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. His recovery from knee surgery could spill over into the regular season, but he's likely to contribute as a reliever for the big-league club at some point in 2025.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Non-tendered by Pirates The Pirates non-tendered Stratton (knee) on Friday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Stratton's 2024 season was cut short by a ruptured patella tendon in late August, and he's likely to miss the first couple months of the 2025 campaign while recovering from surgery. Despite his injury, the 28-year-old's 3.26 ERA over 49.2 career innings should still be enough to attract interest in free agency from bullpen-needy teams.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Non-tendered by Pirates The Pirates non-tendered Stratton (knee) on Friday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Stratton's 2024 season was cut short by a ruptured patella tendon in late August, and he's likely to miss the first couple months of the 2025 campaign while recovering from surgery. Despite his injury, the 28-year-old's 3.26 ERA over 49.2 career innings should still be enough to attract interest in free agency from bullpen-needy teams.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes knee surgery Stratton is expected to be sidelined for 7-to-10 months after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a patella tendon rupture in his left knee, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stratton suffered the injury over the weekend when he fell awkwardly into the wall while chasing down a wild pitch. Given the timeline provided, he will be a question mark for Opening Day next season.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down for season The Pirates placed Stratton (knee) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Impact Pittsburgh quickly moved Stratton off its 40-man roster after the reliever ruptured his left patella tendon during his appearance in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Reds. Given the timing of his move to the 60-day IL, Stratton will miss the rest of the season, but the Pirates haven't indicated whether or not he'll require surgery. Pittsburgh selected lefty reliever Brady Feigl's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace Stratton on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates reliever Hunter Stratton ruptures left patella tendon Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Hunter Stratton suffered a patella tendon rupture to his left knee during Saturday night’s loss to the Cincinnat...
AUGUST 25, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Has ruptured patella tendon Stratton was diagnosed Saturday with a left knee patella tendon rupture, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Impact Stratton will undergo imagining to determine the severity of the injury, but it's likely he'll be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. The 27-year-old slipped and awkwardly fell into the wall while chasing down a wild pitch during Saturday's game against the Reds and was subsequently carted off. Stratton has been a reliable arm out of the bullpen for the Pirates, logging a 3.58 ERA in 37.2 innings prior to Saturday's game.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Has ruptured patella tendon Stratton was diagnosed Saturday with a left knee patella tendon rupture, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Impact Stratton will undergo imagining to determine the severity of the injury. The 27-year-old slipped and awkwardly fell into the wall while chasing down a wild pitch during Saturday's game against the Reds and was subsequently carted off. Stratton has been a reliable arm out of the bullpen for the Pirates, logging a 3.58 ERA in 37.2 innings prior to Saturday's game.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates reliever Hunter Stratton suffers serious left knee injury during awkward slide
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Hunter Stratton ruptured the patella tendon in his left knee during the fourth inning of a 10-2 loss to Cincinnati and is out indefinitelyAUGUST 25, 2024
Carted off field Stratton was carted off the field Saturday against Cincinnati with what seems to be a left knee injury after slipping and falling into the wall tracking down a wild pitch, Jason Ma...
Impact Stratton looked to be in serious pain after crashing into the wall and required a cart to exit the field of play. He was grabbing at his left knee following the collision. While it doesn't look good, there should be an update on Stratton's health postgame.
AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Carted off field Stratton was carted off the field Saturday against Cincinnati with an apparent left knee injury after slipping and falling into the wall tracking down a wild pitch, Jason Mackey of...
Impact Stratton looked to be in serious pain after crashing into the wall and required a cart to exit the field of play. He was grabbing at his left knee following the collision. While it doesn't look good, there should be an update on Stratton's health postgame.
AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back in big league the Pirates recalled Stratton from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stratton was sent down to Triple-A on Aug. 9, but he returns to the 26-man roster Monday at the expense of Ryder Ryan. After a rough start to the 204 season, Stratton hasn't allowed a run in 7.1 big-league innings -- a stretch that was broken up by an IL stint.
AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
