Spencer Strider Expected To Avoid Elbow Surgery
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Key Points:
- MRI results for Braves' right-hander Spencer Strider showed no ligament damage in his throwing elbow, and surgery is not expected, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman.
- Strider was placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation after being pulled in the fourth inning of a start against the Mets, where he struggled with a season-low fastball velocity and allowed seven earned runs.
- The next step involves a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister, who previously performed an internal brace procedure on Strider's UCL, to determine the recovery timeline.
- Strider has struggled this season with a 5.31 ERA through eight starts, despite strong strikeout numbers, and his injury opens a rotation spot for JR Ritchie, who recently pitched five scoreless innings in relief.
- Ritchie’s earlier starts were inconsistent, marked by a high walk rate, but his recent bullpen performance showed improvement with only two walks and better control.
