Strahm tossed four scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 6-2 Cactus League win over the Reds, conceding two hits and no walks and striking out eight.

Strahm is expected to be a member of the rotation this season if he's able to get stretched out for the role in time for Opening Day, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Strahm is working towards a spot in the rotation, though his role remains undecided.

Strahm will be given the chance to compete for a rotation spot in spring training, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. "I'm showing up to camp as a starter," Strahm said. "I'm going to come in, hopefully get an opportunity to compete for one of those five spots. As soon as Oct. 1 hits, I'm preparing myself as a starter."

Strahm tossed three innings in relief Sunday in the Padres' 7-4 loss to the Cubs. He gave up one unearned run on one hit and a walk and didn't strike out a batter.

Strahm struck out two as part of a scoreless seventh inning Tuesday and was credited with his second win of the season in the Padres' 3-2 victory over the Rangers.

Strahm unofficially started Saturday's contest against the Giants after Jordan Lyles (forearm) felt tightness in his arm prior to the start of the game.

Strahm allowed no runs on one hit while striking out five across 2.2 innings Sunday against the Braves. He didn't factor into the decision.

Strahm will start Sunday against the Braves.

Strahm threw three hitless innings against the Cardinals on Tuesday, striking out four and walking zero in a no-decision.

Strahm will serve as the Padres' starting pitcher as part of a bullpen game Tuesday against the Cardinals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm started Wednesday's contest, going 2.1 innings with a run surrendered and two strikeouts in a 3-1 victory over the Braves.

Strahm will start Wednesday against the Braves as part of a bullpen day, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm picked up the win in relief Wednesday, tossing two clean innings with a strikeout in a 3-2 win over the Marlins.

Strahm will start Sunday against the Dodgers.

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The San Diego Padres activated reliever Matt Strahm (knee) from the 10-day disabled list Monday and optioned reliever Kazuhisa Makita to Triple-A El Paso. Strahm has been recovering from a torn patellar tendon since last July and has made nine appearances in Double-A San Antonio this season. Over 14 1/3 innings, he's registered a 2.51 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 13.81 K/9. He could eventually work his way into the Padres weak starting rotation. Makita, signed out of Japan this offseason, was best known for his funky 59 MPH curveball but has struggled over 16 innings pitched with a 6.75 ERA.

Strahm (knee) was activated from the disabled list Monday.

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Matt Strahm (knee) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and Kazuhisa Makita has been sent down to Triple-A as a result. Strahm was acquired in the trade that sent Brandon Maurer to the Kansas City Royals and has yet to pitch for the Padres after his season-ending injury back in July last season. While Strahm has the capability to start, he will most likely be used in the bullpen and will not hold fantasy relevance unless he starts.

Strahm (knee) could return in early May and would enter the Padres' bullpen, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Strahm is scheduled to make back-to-back rehab appearances next week with the hope being that he could return to the major league bullpen shortly. Strahm has missed all season after coming back from a torn patellar tendon. Currently the Padres plan to use Strahm in a relief role, however he has experience starting and could be moved into the rotation if Bryan Mitchell continues to struggle. Strahm however has a 2.80 ERA in bullpen compared to a 7.71 ERA as a starter, meaning even when he returns he won't be on the fantasy radar.

Strahm (knee) completed three shutout innings during a rehab start at Double-A San Antonio, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Strahm completed two innings in a rehab start for Double-A San Antonio on Saturday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Strahm (knee) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday.

Strahm will open the season on the disabled list while he continues to recover from July knee surgery, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm surrendered four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over 1.1 innings in Thursday's spring loss to the Cubs.

Padres manager Andy Green said Thursday that Strahm "still has the potential to make Opening Day in a starting capacity," Bill Center of MLB.com reports.

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AJ Cassavell tweeted that San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Strahm may not be ready to start by Opening Day but can come out of the bullpen. Although he's competing for a back-end rotation spot, Strahm also projects to be a useful relief arm. Strahm is returning from a torn left patellar tendon suffered last July. He offers a four-pitch repertoire with a minor league K/9 of 10.9 and K/BB of 3.75. In 56 2/3 big league innings, Strahm has registered a 3.81 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 10.6 K/9. Earlier reports suggest he's impressed thus far in spring training.

Strahm has impressed the Padres' brass in his bullpen sessions early on during spring training, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Matt Strahm (knee) may be one of the more unsung names of spring training, as MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reports that there's been "buzz" in Padres camp around Strahm, who has "looked very sharp" in bullpen sessions. Strahm came over from the Royals last July in the deal that sent pitchers Trevor Cahill, Brandon Maurer and Ryan Buchter to Kansas City. He had surgery just before the trade to repair a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, but it sounds like he has made a full recovery and is not under any restrictions this spring. The 26-year-old left-hander should compete for a spot in the Padres rotation and could have some fantasy upside if he wins a spot.

Strahm (knee) will not have any restrictions during spring training, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm (knee) was traded to the Padres on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.

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The Kansas City Royals have been plagued by pitching injuries throughout the season, but Matt Strahm's was serious enough to require season-ending surgery. Strahm was initially placed on the disabled list last week with knee soreness, but during the week, the diagnosis was finalized as a torn patellar tendon. Friday, Strahm underwent surgery to repair the torn tendon. He'll be out for the rest of this season and will be in for a lot of rehab over the winter. The loss of Strahm leaves a hole in the bullpen that the Royals may look to fill on the trade market.

Strahm (knee) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a torn patellar tendon, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.

Manager Ned Yost said Strahm will receive a second opinion on his injured knee Thursday, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

Strahm (knee) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday.

Strahm was diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee and will receive a second opinion in the coming days to determine if surgery is necessary, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

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Kansas City Royals pitcher Matt Strahm was initially put on the disabled list on Saturday with patellar tendinitis, but before the Royals game on Sunday, it was announced that an MRI has revealed that his patellar tendon is actually torn. He'll be getting a second opinion this week, but for the time being, neither the team or Strahm have a timeline for his return. If the required treatment is surgical, he is likely done for the season.

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The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Matt Strahm on the disabled list on Saturday for patellar tendinitis. Manager Ned Yost told reports that Strahm had been playing through it for a while, but it had recently gotten worse. Strahm came into the season as a possible successor to Kelvin Herrera in the closing role, an early lack of effectiveness shot that in the foot. After a brief stint in the minors to settle down, Strahm returned to a setup role before eventually being called upon as an emergency starter over the last couple weeks. In his last two outings, Strahm was lit up by the Red Sox and Tigers. He'll only draw interest from fantasy owners if he comes back to a vacated closing role.

Strahm (knee) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday.

Strahm left Saturday's game with left knee inflammation, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.

Strahm (undisclosed) left Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader with an apparent injury, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.

Strahm was bumped from the rotation and will return to the bullpen instead of starting Sunday, FOX Sports KC reports.

Strahm will likely move to the bullpen once Danny Duffy (oblique) and Nate Karns (forearm) come off the disabled list, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

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The Kansas City Royals have always intended on converting relief pitcher Matt Strahm into a starter at some point, but it's been a slow process. It looks like the process is about to really start. Strahm has been tagged to start against the Angels on Thursday in place of the struggling Eric Skoglund. Strahm will be on a pitch count of 65 to 70 pitches Thursday. Strahm spent the majority of his time in Single-A and Double-A as a starter, but this will be his first big league chance. With a mix of injuries and poor performances, the starting rotation for the Royals will provide Strahm a prime chance to grow and possibly retain a regular starting spot. He's not a good streaming option Thursday despite facing a weak-hitting offense, as he's unlikely to go deep into the game.

Strahm will be on a pitch count of 65 to 70 pitches when he makes his first MLB start Thursday against the Angels, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

Strahm will draw the start Thursday against the Angels, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.

After allowing seven runs over his first three games, Strahm has surrendered just three scores while picking up five holds over his last 16 appearances.

Strahm (1-2) picked up his first win of 2017 after striking out three over 1.1 perfect frames Sunday against the Orioles.

Strahm allowed a hit and struck out one in an inning of work Monday against the White Sox.

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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Matt Strahm had one of the worst starts to a season in recent history. Strahm's major league numbers in 2017 are hideous, and for that, he was quickly sent back to Triple-A Omaha to gather his thoughts and find a solution. He appears to have done that. In four appearances for the Storm Chasers, Strahm threw five shutout innings and struck out seven while walking no one. On Friday, Strahm was recalled to the major league squad. He should slot in as the primary setup man for the Royals, and he will act as Kelvin Herrera's handcuff.