The pitcher was slated to pitch in the Philadelphia Phillies’ spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday but had to sit out due to fingernail irritation on his throwing hand. The silver lining is that the issue isn’t considered serious. However, the downside is that this seems to be a recurring problem for the reliever, who often runs into trouble when packing.
This marks the second time he has injured himself while boxing up belongings. On this occasion, he was trying to fit all of his daughter’s toys into a box when he accidentally jammed his nail against a sharp edge. It’s a frustrating situation that might lead Matt Strahm to rethink his real estate setup.
The left-hander has been a reliable asset in the Phillies’ bullpen over his two seasons with the team, posting a 15-7 record and a 2.69 ERA across 122 appearances. He should continue to be a key contributor — as long as another unexpected packing mishap doesn’t occur before October.
