Pedro Strop took a leave of absence from the Cubs a few days ago and returned home to the Dominican Republic for personal reasons. It now appears as though it was a matter of not getting an opportunity to pitch with the big club again, which is understandable from both sides. The Cubs brought Strop back in the hope that he could serve as a veteran leader in the bullpen, he came back to pitch for a contender.
Since neither seems to be very likely at this point, Strop requested and has been granted his free agency.
The 35-year-old righty looked good in two appearances with the Cubs this season, notching three strikeouts with two walks and giving up just two hits in two innings.