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Spencer Strider to be Shut Down From Throwing for Four Weeks
After his consultation with Dr. Keith Meister on Monday, Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for four weeks and then undergo a follow-up MRI exam, the team announced. If his follow-up MRI is clear, Strider will begin a throwing progression. Strider was pulled from his most recent start on Friday against the division-rival New York Mets with inflammation in his right elbow, and he was placed on the 15-day injured list the following day. The Braves and fantasy managers were very concerned, considering the 27-year-old only made two starts in 2024 before needing an internal-brace procedure. Strider also previously has had Tommy John surgery, so any signs of elbow trouble for him are a major red flag. He isn't dealing with any ligament damage, so he'll try to build back up for a second-half return if his elbow heals well over the next month. In a best-case scenario, he could rejoin the Braves' starting rotation at some point in August. The former fourth-rounder in 2020 out of Clemson University has struggled to a 5.31 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 46:20 K:BB in 39 innings across eight starts in 2026, and he'll be a huge question mark if he can return in the second half.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
