Braves Place Spencer Strider On 15-Day Injured List
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Key Points:
- Braves right-hander Spencer Strider has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his throwing elbow, following his removal from Friday’s game with soreness in both his elbow and shoulder.
- Anthony Molina was called up from Triple-A as the corresponding roster move to replace Strider on the 26-man roster.
- Strider, who had surgery and multiple injuries over the past two seasons, has struggled in 2026 with a 5.31 ERA over eight starts, diminished fastball velocity, and control issues despite a strong strikeout rate.
- The Braves, currently leading MLB with a 45-24 record, face rotation depth concerns but may promote JR Ritchie or Reynaldo Lopez to fill the starting role vacated by Strider.
- Strider’s injury and inconsistent performance mark a setback for the Braves’ pitching staff, which has otherwise had a strong season.