One of the best — and most beloved — Cubs relievers of recent vintage put his reputation at risk by violating COVID-19 protocols with an indoor dinner heard ’round the Cactus League.
Pedro Strop doesn’t owe his teammates an apology, though, according to manager David Ross.
“He hasn’t done anything to the team,” Ross said. “If anything, he has only affected himself.”
On that front, Strop, after testing negative for the virus, could be back in camp as soon as Tuesday. The right-hander, 35, will attempt to resume a difficult climb back to the majors with the team for which he pitched from 2013 until a rough 2019.