Hunter Stratton Retains Roster Spot with Padres Following Busy 2026

Reliever Hunter Stratton finished the 2026 season on the San Diego Padres' 40-man roster after a tumultuous year involving three trades and just three big-league appearances split between the Braves and Pirates. Stratton posted a 125 ERA- and 31 FIP in his limited major league action (0.1 fWAR). Recovering from a 2024 patellar tendon rupture, the right-hander looks to secure bullpen depth work for San Diego heading into the 2027 season.