Spencer Strider to be shut down from throwing
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Key Points:
- Dr. Keith Meister found no structural damage in Spencer Strider's right elbow and recommended a month of rest followed by another MRI, with the potential for Strider to begin a throwing program if the scan is clear.
- Strider’s return to the Braves' rotation is projected for late August at the earliest, with early September being more realistic, involving a four-to-six week arm-strengthening process including minor league rehab starts.
- The Braves may place Strider on the 60-day injured list, which could allow them to pursue multiple starting pitchers before the August 3 Trade Deadline.
- Strider, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and a UCL brace procedure in 2024, has shown decreased velocity and effectiveness this season, with his fastball velocity dropping and opponent whiff rates declining compared to 2023.
- JR Ritchie, Atlanta’s No. 2 prospect, is currently filling Strider’s rotation spot and has posted a 3.82 ERA in 30 2/3 innings this season.
