Chris Stratton

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46+2⁄3 innings with the Pirates, Stratton pitched a 3.66 ERA with a 9.1 K/9 rate and 1.39 WHIP. [18] In 2020, Stratton recorded a 3.90 ERA with 39 strikeouts and a career-high 11.9 K/9 rate in 30 innings of work. [19] In 2021, Stratton led the Pirates with seven wins and recorded a 3.63 ERA with 86 strikeouts over 79+1⁄3 innings.

St. Louis Cardinals (2022–2023)

On August 1, 2022, the Pirates traded Stratton and José Quintana to the St. Louis Cardinals for Malcom Núñez and Johan Oviedo. [20] Stratton recorded 60 strikeouts with an 8.5 K/9 and a 4.26 ERA in his 2022 season, and went 5–0 with the Cardinals after recording a 5–4 record with the Pirates. [21]

Texas Rangers (2023)

On July 30, 2023, the Cardinals traded Stratton and Jordan Montgomery to the Texas Rangers in exchange for John King, Tekoah Roby, and Thomas Saggese. [22]

Kansas City Royals

On December 15, 2023, Stratton signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals. [23]

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Chris Stratton
Chris Stratton First Pitch (Cropped) 1.jpg
Stratton pitching for the San Francisco Giants
Kansas City Royals – No. 35
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-22) August 22, 1990 (age 33)
Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 2016, for the San Francisco Giants
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