Strahm could be a starter in the future, but he's expected to come out of the bullpen during the 2020 campaign, Bill Center of FriarWire reports.

Strahm will fill a bullpen role with the Padres this season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm agreed to a one-year contract with San Diego on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

Strahm allowed no runs on three hits with zero walks and four strikeouts across two innings during a no-decision against the Reds on Wednesday.

Strahm will start Wednesday's series finale at Cincinnati, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Strahm (4-8) gave up five runs on five hits and one walk in 1.2 innings to take the loss against Baltimore Tuesday. He struck out four.

Strahm has allowed one run while posting an 11:1 K:BB in 8.1 innings over his six appearances since joining San Diego's bullpen.

Strahm will pitch out of the bullpen through the All-Star break and potentially through the second half, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm (3-7) took the loss Tuesday, surrendering seven runs on 11 hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over five innings while striking out six as the Padres fell 10-4 to the Giants.

Strahm (3-6) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits over six innings while striking out nine in a 10-5 victory over the Orioles.

Strahm didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Brewers, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk over five innings while striking out two.

Strahm (ribs) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Thursday against the Rockies.

Strahm (ribs) is scheduled to be activated off the 10-day injured list to start Thursday at Colorado, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Strahm is not expected to spent much longer than the minimum 10 days on the injured list with his rib strain, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm landed on the 10-day injured list with a left rib strain Wednesday.

Strahm (2-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, giving up three earned runs on four hits over six innings, striking out 10 and walking three in the Padres' 5-2 defeat.

Manager Andy Green said Thursday that Strahm's pitch counts will be monitored throughout the season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. "We're going to take care of him all season long, like we do Chris [Paddack]," Green said of Strahm. "We're going to still try to limit the number of pitches he throws on a daily basis and still try and have an opportunity to win every game."

Strahm (1-3) took the loss Wednesday as the Padres were downed 2-0 by the Dodgers, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings while striking out five.

Strahm (1-2) picked up the win against the Braves on Thursday, giving up two earned runs on eight hits over six innings, striking out six and walking none in the Padres' 11-2 victory.

Strahm is expected to make his next start Thursday against the Braves, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm (0-2) got the loss against the Cardinals on Sunday, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits over five innings, striking out two and walking two as the Padres fell 4-1.

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.