It was the rockiest of roads for Hunter Strickland with the Cincinnati Reds during the 2022 season. Across 62.1 IP, he pitched to a 4.91 ERA and 4.78 FIP, his 4.8 BB/9 and 1.51 WHIP both the worst of his career in any ‘full’ single season.
So, it was a bit of a surprise to see him brought back into the mix for Reds camp in 2023, although this time it was merely on a minor-league pact with an invite to spring training unlike the guaranteed $1.75 million he received last season. With today, Saturday, marking the opt-out day for most all veterans in camps across the country on similar contracts, it appears there will be no reunion between Strickland and the Reds, with the latter announced the former’s release.