Spencer Strider

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will miss four weeks due to right elbow inflammation and will undergo an MRI after the period. Strider has a history of arm injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 2019 and a UCL repair in 2024, and will be replaced by rookie JR Ritchie in the rotation.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will be sidelined for four weeks due to right elbow inflammation, requiring an MRI after the period. Strider, who has a history of arm injuries including Tommy John surgery in 2019 and UCL repair in 2024, was placed on the 15-day injured list after leaving a game with soreness and velocity concerns. Rookie JR Ritchie will replace him in the rotation.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation after exiting a game against the New York Mets due to shoulder and elbow soreness. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed Strider's discomfort and reduced velocity, with right-hander JR Ritchie replacing him in the rotation and Anthony Molina recalled to the roster. Strider, recovering from a left oblique strain earlier this season, has a 5.31 ERA in 2024 and a 4.66 ERA since returning from elbow surgery last year.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation after exiting a game against the New York Mets due to shoulder and elbow soreness. Manager Walt Weiss noted reduced velocity in Strider's fastball, and the team replaced him with JR Ritchie in the rotation while recalling Anthony Molina to the roster. Strider, recovering from a strained oblique earlier this season, has a 5.31 ERA in 2024 and a 4.66 ERA since returning from elbow surgery in 2023.

The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox series opener features a pitching matchup between Spencer Strider and Ranger Suarez. The Braves, with a strong road record, face a Red Sox team struggling at home. The author predicts under 8.5 runs due to both pitchers' strong performances.