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Hunter Stratton Still Needs To Progress Before Seeing Action
According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton (knee) still needs to "pass some hurdles," including running and field practice, before being viewed as a contender for a spot in the bullpen. Stratton ruptured the patella tendon in his left knee last August but still needs to progress before returning to the mound. Last summer, across 37 2/3 innings out of the bullpen, the 28-year-old held a 3.58 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. He struck out 33 batters and showed stellar command with a 4.4 percent walk rate. He also generated a solid 3.29 xERA and limited hard contact with an impressive 31.3 percent hard-hit rate. If Stratton were to progress and return to action during spring training, he would likely have a role in the Pittsburgh bullpen.
Source: Andrew Destin
Source: Andrew Destin
