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.

Strahm was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Strahm, who was demoted to Triple-A Omaha due to early-season struggles, is eligible to return to the Royals on Friday, and may be recalled after the team's bullpen was taxed during Thursday's 13-inning contest, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

According to Royals manager Ned Yost, Strahm's performance issues were more mental than physical, and the skipper expects the lefty to return to the big-league club in due time, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.

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Matt Strahm was a popular darkhorse pick to be the new closer-in-waiting in Kansas City, but he's now been sent back to Triple-A Omaha after a terrible start to the 2017 season. Strahm looked like the next stud KC setup man in 2016, as he posted a filthy 1.23 ERA and 12.27 K/9, but he's been battered so far in the new season. Strahm has a ghastly 47.25 ERA after just 1 1/3 innings, and he's already taken two losses. His demotion leaves veteran reliever Joakim Soria unchallenged for the setup role, but for the time being, fantasy owners should steer clear of anyone in this bullpen besides Kelvin Herrera.

Strahm was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Strahm took his second loss of the season after giving up the winning run in the 12th inning of Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Astros. He surrendered one hit and three walks while recording two outs.

Strahm was hit hard once again Wednesday, giving up a walk and a home run to Eduardo Escobar while recording only one out in a 9-1 loss to the Twins.

Strahm coughed up four runs on two hits and two walks while recording just one out in a 7-1 loss to the Twins on Monday.

Strahm will be stretched out during spring training, but Royals manager Ned Yost said that he'll head into camp as a reliever, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio reports.

Strahm will be in the mix for a starting rotation spot with the Royals during spring training, the Kansas City Star reports.

Strahm is away from the team Friday to attend his grandfather's funeral, the Kansas City Star's Rustin Dodd reports.

Strahm (biceps) appeared in Wednesday's game against the Twins, recording one out while allowing one hit to get the Royals out of the seventh inning.

Strahm is dealing with mild biceps tendinitis, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.

Strahm worked 1.2 innings Wednesday against the Tigers, striking out one batter while not allowing any runs.

Strahm has helped an injury-plagued Royals bullpen with his 1.80 ERA over five innings this season.

Strahm was recalled from Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday.

Strahm was optioned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas Monday, Josh Vernier of 610 AM reports.

Strahm's contract was selected by the Royals on Friday.