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Spencer Strider Showing Increased Velocity in Rehab Outings
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) looked like his dominant self in his most recent rehab outing and appears to be quickly approaching his eventual 2026 season debut. In this outing for Triple-A Gwinnett, the right-hander racked up eight strikeouts over 4 1/3 shutout frames. He surrendered just one hit and walked only one batter. However, the most important note is that Strider's four-seamer reached 98.1 mph. During spring training and the early stages of his rehab, Strider struggled to regain his high-end velocity. If Strider can maintain this current velocity, he could be in line for far more success than he enjoyed last season. In 2025, Strider struggled for Atlanta, posting a 4.45 ERA with just 131 punchouts over 125 1/3 innings. While there is risk in his profile given his extensive injury history, if his velocity remains stable, Strider could deliver immense returns for those who have stashed him.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
