Braves Place Strider on IL, Triggering Rotation Shake-Up

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation after Friday’s start vs. the Mets, and Anthony Molina was recalled from Triple-A in the corresponding roster move. Strider’s 2026 season has been hampered by injuries and had him at a 5.31 ERA through eight starts, with a high walk rate and a velocity around 95 mph, prompting MRI evaluation. With the Braves leading the league at 45-24, the club faces a potential rotation shuffle, with JR Ritchie or Reynaldo López options to take a turn while Hurston Waldrep and others build back up.