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Matt Strahm
P
KC
2026 season
- GP
- 41
- W-L
- 3-4
- ERA
- 7.32
- WHIP
- 1.49
- K
- 30
- IP
- 35.2
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | @COL | L 6-12 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 30 | @MIN | L 3-4 | L | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 26 | @DET | W 5-4 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | @DET | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 21 | vs SF | W 3-2 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 19 | vs SD | L 2-19 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 12 | @BAL | L 2-8 | L | 0.1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 10 | @BAL | L 3-5 | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 8 | @NYM | L 2-6 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 7 | @NYM | W 16-12 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 5 | vs PHI | W 5-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1 | vs TB | L 0-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 28 | @CWS | W 5-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | @TB | L 2-13 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 23 | @TB | W 12-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 21 | vs STL | L 10-12 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 19 | vs STL | W 6-5 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 17 | @WSH | W 6-2 | - | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 13 | vs HOU | L 7-8 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 12 | vs HOU | L 8-10 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 10 | vs TEX | L 4-6 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 6 | @MIN | W 3-2 | W | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 4 | @MIN | W 8-6 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 2 | @CIN | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| May 15 | @STL | L 4-5 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 12 | @CWS | L 5-6 | L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| May 9 | vs DET | W 5-1 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| May 4 | vs CLE | W 6-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2 | @SEA | W 3-2 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 1 | @SEA | W 7-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 28 | @ATH | W 4-1 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 24 | vs LAA | W 6-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 21 | vs BAL | W 6-5 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 20 | vs BAL | L 5-7 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 14 | @DET | L 1-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 10 | vs CWS | W 2-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 6 | @CLE | W 4-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 5 | vs MIL | L 5-8 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 2 | vs MIN | L 1-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 29 | @ATL | W 4-1 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 28 | @ATL | L 2-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| Sep 25 | vs MIA | W 1-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 20 | @AZ | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15 | @LAD | W 6-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 13 | vs KC | W 8-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 8 | vs NYM | W 1-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 6 | @MIA | W 4-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 4 | @MIL | W 2-0 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 1 | @MIL | W 10-8 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Aug 30 | vs ATL | W 3-2 | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs ATL | W 2-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 26 | @NYM | L 5-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 23 | vs WSH | W 6-4 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 22 | vs WSH | L 4-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 19 | vs SEA | W 6-4 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 17 | @WSH | W 11-9 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 15 | @WSH | W 6-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 10 | @TEX | W 4-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 9 | @TEX | W 3-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 8 | @TEX | W 9-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 5 | vs BAL | W 5-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 2 | vs DET | L 5-7 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 27 | @NYY | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | vs BOS | L 8-9 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 21 | vs BOS | W 3-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 19 | vs LAA | W 9-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 13 | @SD | W 2-1 | S | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 12 | @SD | L 4-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 8 | @SF | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 5 | vs CIN | W 5-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 2 | vs SD | W 5-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 29 | @ATL | W 2-1 | S | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 25 | @HOU | L 0-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 22 | vs NYM | W 7-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 18 | @MIA | W 4-2 | S | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 16 | @MIA | W 5-2 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 14 | vs TOR | W 3-2 | S | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 9 | vs CHC | W 4-3 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 6 | @PIT | L 4-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun 4 | @TOR | L 1-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 1 | vs MIL | L 2-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 29 | vs ATL | W 5-4 | - | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| May 27 | vs ATL | W 2-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 25 | @ATH | L 4-5 | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| May 23 | @ATH | W 4-3 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 22 | @COL | W 2-0 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 18 | vs PIT | W 1-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 17 | vs PIT | W 5-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 12 | vs STL | L 2-3 | L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| May 8 | @TB | W 7-6 | S | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 6 | @TB | W 8-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| May 4 | vs AZ | L 9-11 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2 | vs AZ | W 3-2 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 29 | vs WSH | W 7-6 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 26 | @CHC | W 10-4 | - | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 23 | @NYM | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 20 | vs MIA | L 5-7 | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 19 | vs MIA | W 11-10 | W | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 15 | vs SF | W 6-4 | S | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 13 | @STL | L 0-7 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Latest news
Strahm underwent surgery on his right knee and is expected to be fully healthy for the start of the 2027 season, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Strahm's procedure comes one month after he was released by the Royals. The veteran southpaw spent some time on the IL earlier this year due to right knee inflammation, and he pitched through the issue before being let go. Strahm should garner interest over the offseason from teams looking to add a left-handed option to their bullpen.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 13
The Royals released Strahm on Saturday.
After Kansas City dropped Strahm from its 40-man roster last week, the 34-year-old lefty ended up clearing waivers, with the money remaining on his $7.5 million contract as well as his poor performance in 2026 likely making teams reluctant to put in a claim. With the Royals having now cut him loose, Strahm could hold more appeal to teams if he's willing to sign a minor-league contract or major-league deal at a lower salary figure. Strahm submitted a 7.32 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 35.2 innings out of the Kansas City bullpen prior to losing his roster spot.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 13
The Royals designated Strahm for assignment Tuesday.
The veteran left-hander was a reliable high-leverage arm for Philadelphia the past few years, but he was unable to continue that success after being traded to Kansas City during the offseason. Strahm has recorded 13 holds but is 0-for-4 in save chances with a 7.32 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 30:14 K:BB across 35.2 innings this year. His $7.5 million salary for this season likely means he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 4
Strahm (3-4) blew the save and took the loss Thursday against the Twins. He allowed a walk-off grand slam to the lone batter he faced and was charged with one earned run.
Taking over for Lucas Erceg, Strahm entered with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning for a lefty-lefty matchup against Kody Clemens, but he wasn't able to get the job done. It was another tough appearance for Strahm, who has struggled to a 12.38 ERA and 2.13 WHIP across 11 appearances spanning eight innings in July. Overall, the veteran hurler owns a 7.27 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 34.2 innings in what has been a season to forget.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 31
The Royals reinstated Strahm (knee) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
The left-hander has been sidelined the past couple weeks due to knee inflammation, but he received an injection to address the injury and is now ready to rejoin the active roster. Strahm has a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings while recording eight holds through 17 appearances this year.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 31
Strahm (knee) threw live batting practice Wednesday and is slated to throw a bullpen session Friday, putting him on track to be activated from the injured list when eligible Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Strahm landed on the injured list May 16 but appears to be recovering well after receiving an injection May 21 to address inflammation in his right knee. Manager Matt Quatraro said the southpaw looked great during a live batting practice session Wednesday, so barring any setbacks during his upcoming bullpen session, Strahm appears likely to be activated from the injured list when first eligible Sunday. Prior to being shelved, he posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 28