The Brewers acquired RHP Hunter Strickland from the Los Angeles Angels for cash on Sunday and activated him before Monday night’s contest against the Reds.
Strickland put up a solid inning of relief in the Crew’s 10-2 loss. He allowed only one hit and was the only Brewer pitcher of the evening to not surrender a run. Strickland’s performance has been wildly variable across small sample sizes this season, though, so let’s take a broader view of what to expect from the hurler.
If what comes to mind when you think of Hunter Strickland is a power closer with a volatile temper, adjust your expectations.