Spencer Strider to be shut down from throwing
MLB.com • • sports
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 to determine if he can start a throwing program.
- Strider's return to the Braves' rotation could begin in late August or early September, following a 4-6 week rebuilding process including Minor League rehab starts.
- The Braves may place Strider on the 60-day injured list, potentially allowing them to pursue additional starting pitchers before the August 3 Trade Deadline.
- JR Ritchie, the Braves' No. 2 prospect, is currently filling Strider's rotation spot and has posted a 3.82 ERA in 30 2/3 innings this season.
- Strider, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and a UCL brace procedure in 2024, has seen a decline in fastball velocity and whiff rates this season, correlating with his recent elbow and shoulder discomfort.
