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Dodgers Designate Chris Stratton For Assignment

By Darragh McDonald | June 2, 2025 at 5:40pm CDT

The Dodgers announced that they have acquired right-hander Will Klein from the Mariners in exchange for minor league lefty Joe Jacques, a move that was previously reported. They have also recalled righty Ryan Loutos. In corresponding moves, right-hander Noah Davis has been optioned to the minors and righty Chris Stratton has been designated for assignment.

Stratton, 34, was just signed about a week ago after being released by the Royals. He tossed three innings for the Dodgers over two appearances, allowing two earned runs and two walks and two hits while striking out five.

The veteran parlayed a solid 2023 season into a surprising two-year, $8MM deal with Kansas City going into 2024. But since signing that pact, he hasn’t been especially effective. He has thrown 78 1/3 innings dating back to the start of last season with a 6.09 earned run average. His 46.1% ground ball rate in that time is strong but his 18.2% strikeout rate and 12% walk rate are both a few ticks worse than average.

Since the Royals released Stratton, they remain on the hook for what’s left of his salary. Any other club can sign Stratton and only pay him the prorated league minimum for any time spent on the roster, as the Dodgers just did. That amount was subtracted from what the Royals paid.

The Dodgers were happy to grab a fresh veteran arm for a few days, but since they had no commitment to him, they have quickly jettisoned him for more fresh arms. He is likely to wind up on the open market again in the coming days and will see if another team is looking for bullpen reinforcements. He had a strong run of results from 2020 to 2023. In the last of those years, he tossed 82 2/3 innings with a 3.92 ERA, 24% strikeout rate and 7.4% walk rate.

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16 Comments

  1. Zerbs63

    5 months ago

    So they DFA a pitcher with almost a career 8 ERA for a pitcher with over a career 11 ERA..

    Reply
    • paddyo furnichuh

      5 months ago

      Reading carefully is an important life skill.

      Reply
  2. TheMan 3

    5 months ago

    Read Stratton’s career stats again
    His career era is 4.63

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  3. bighiggy

    5 months ago

    Can’t believe the cards just gave up on loutos. His minors numbers have been good

    Reply
  4. RoyalsFanAmongWolves

    5 months ago

    I knew Chris Stratton would not have a chance after the dodgers picked him up for chump change meaning nothing. They realized why the DFA came from the royals

    Reply
  5. bwmiller79

    5 months ago

    They have a couple players ready for a promotion in AAA – Ryan Ward has mashed all season and Estuery Ruiz is a great player for their roster.

    Reply
  6. BlueSkies_LA

    5 months ago

    An ultimate Dodgers collectable: a Chris Stratton game-worn jersey (number 43a).

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  7. holecamels35

    5 months ago

    Trademark Dodgers pump and dump. Eat innings for a game or two, dfa, if he clears, great, if not, repeat with someone else. Not a bad idea if your team is good enough to deal with trotting out guys like this.

    Reply
    • BlueSkies_LA

      5 months ago

      Do you know what pump and dump means?

      Reply
      • Acoss1331

        5 months ago

        The Wolf of Wall Street has entered the chat.

        Reply
        • BlueSkies_LA

          5 months ago

          And I am not #%&$#!@ leaving!

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  8. letsholdemandgohome

    5 months ago

    I assumed the Dodgers pitching coaches would work with Stratton and get him back on track, but kind of hard to straighten him out in a week.

    1
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    • Datashark

      5 months ago

      He is lucky to escape LAD without a TJ added

      3
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      • Jerry Hairston Jr's Toupee

        5 months ago

        Seriously, the fact that his arm is still intact is a plus….

        1
        Reply
  9. Acoss1331

    5 months ago

    Whoever needs a fresh arm for a depleted bullpen, Stratton is your guy.

    2
    Reply
  10. BigBopper

    5 months ago

    Atlanta. Play musical lockers with Jesse.

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