Spencer Strider “likely” out for the rest of the season, per report
It sure looks like Strider’s likely done for the season
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider may be out for the remainder of the 2026 season due to injury, according to a recent report. This news came to light as part of a Mark Bowman tweet during last night's game against the New York Mets. The Braves' rotation options include Sale, Elder, Perez, Holmes, Ritchie, Smith-Shawver, Murphy, Lopez (left knee inflammation), Schwellenbach (possible September call-up), Waldrep (undergoing elbow evaluation), and Strider, who is believed to be done for the season.
Strider has faced several injuries since undergoing internal brace surgery on his throwing elbow in April 2024. This season, he appeared in only 39 innings, posting a 5.31 ERA (126 ERA-) and a 5.36 FIP (129 FIP-). His performance has been significantly worse compared to his stellar 2023 season. With Strider's potential season-ending injury, the Braves now face a significant challenge in securing reliable starting pitching help, particularly as they prepare for the postseason.
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