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Ronald Acuña Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain after pulling it in the win over the Rockies. Jose Azócar was called up to cover, while Spencer Strider was activated and Hunter Stratton optioned to Triple-A. The update confirms a Grade 1 strain with a likely 2–3 week recovery, potentially as short as 10 days in the best case.
The Atlanta Braves placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with a hamstring strain and recalled José Azocar, while also reinstating right-hander Spencer Strider from the IL; Hunter Stratton was optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot. Acuña has struggled this season (.252/.362/.378 with 2 HR in 34 games), but Atlanta remains potent offensively as Michael Harris II returns to center field. The outfield rotation will lean on Eli White, Azocar, Mauricio Dubón, and Mike Yastrzemski in corner spots, with Yastrzemski in a platoon role against lefties.
The Atlanta Braves will activate Spencer Strider from the 15-day IL on Sunday for a season debut at Coors Field after an oblique strain in spring training. He has progressed through a rehab stint, reaching five innings with roughly 95–96 mph fastballs, and his return comes as the Braves’ rotation has remained strong despite multiple injuries, with several players nearing returns from rehab.
Braves manager Walt Weiss provided a slew of injury updates: Spencer Strider is slated to return this weekend after a successful rehab start with Gwinnett; Sean Murphy needs about 4–5 more rehab days; Ha-Seong Kim should require a couple weeks for a rehab stint before a potential call-up; Raisel Iglesias is throwing again as his shoulder inflammation subsides; Hurston Waldrep is set for a bullpen session with a June timeline for game action; Spencer Schwellenbach remains out with a return after the All-Star Break; overall, the team is getting healthier and Strider’s return should bolster a hot rotation.
Spencer Strider will miss the start of the season with a strained oblique, sending Atlanta into a reshuffle of its Opening Day rotation and boosting depth-chart questions as the timeline for his return remains unclear.
Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was placed on the injured list with a Grade 1 oblique strain, likely sidelining him for about a month. With Strider out, Atlanta opens with Chris Sale, Reynaldo López and Grant Holmes as starters, amid a thin rotation and other notable camp injuries and issues (Schwellenbach, Waldrep, Wentz; Profar PED suspension), prompting questions about their depth as the season starts.
Spencer Strider showed elite velocity (95-96 mph) and a sharp slider in 2.1 innings as Atlanta beat Toronto 9-5 in spring training, supported by a Dominic Smith first-spring homer, a Austin Riley sac fly, an RBI double by Mauricio Dubón, a Drake Baldwin two-run single, and a three-run double from Tristin English to seal the win, while Chris Sale started and Chipper Jones visited hitters ahead of the next game versus the Twins.
Spencer Strider looked solid in his spring debut with low-90s velocity and good pitch shape, James Karinchak impressed in his third one-inning spring appearance, and infield prospects like John Gil showed well at the plate (Gil homered) with Lodise adding a liners-double; the roundup also notes MLB updates on Josh Hader’s status and Starling Marte’s one-year deal.
With spring training looming, five players—Oneil Cruz, Spencer Strider, Mike Trout, Jake Burger and Teoscar Hernandez—are highlighted as bounce-back candidates for 2026. Cruz posted elite contact metrics but a .200 average and high strikeout rate in 2025, suggesting a luck-based rebound and continued tool-based potential; Strider must rebuild after elbow surgery by embracing a more diverse pitch mix to restore strikeout and run-prevention levels; Trout, healthier than last year and with a mechanics tweak behind him, could return to MVP-caliber production; Burger can regain power by readjusting his swing geography and pull strategy; Hernandez, aided by more selective hitting on a loaded Dodgers roster, could reclaim higher offensive impact. Spring training is just weeks away.
The Atlanta Braves lost a close 4-3 game to the San Francisco Giants, with key moments including missed opportunities and strong bullpen performances from the Giants, marking another frustrating one-run defeat for Atlanta as they prepare to face the Brewers.
Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. advocates for retaliation after Braves pitcher Spencer Strider hit Bryce Harper with a pitch, emphasizing the need for payback in ongoing baseball rivalries, despite Strider's claims of no intent. Harper was diagnosed with an elbow contusion but is expected to recover, and the teams are set to face off again in a doubleheader.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0, with Bryce Harper leaving the game after being hit by a Spencer Strider fastball, raising concerns due to Harper's previous elbow surgery. Strider expressed regret for hitting Harper, emphasizing the importance of players like Harper for the game, despite his own challenging start to the season.
Spencer Strider, a talented young pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, recently underwent his second surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, adding to the growing list of star pitchers sidelined by injuries. Despite an impressive season with 20 wins and leading the league in strikeouts, Strider's high ERA left him without a single first-place vote for the Cy Young Award. His dedication to greatness and relentless self-criticism highlight the challenges faced by MLB's endangered ace crisis, as numerous top pitchers are currently on the injured list, impacting the entertainment value of the sport.
The Atlanta Braves face a significant challenge with Spencer Strider out for the season due to elbow surgery, putting pressure on the struggling starting rotation. Darius Vines will step in, with prospects like Bryce Elder and A.J. Smith-Shawver also potential options. The team may look to the trade deadline for reinforcements, but the lineup and bullpen offer support as the Braves navigate this setback.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider undergoes surgery for a right elbow injury, likely out for the season; team seeks replacements for rotation; Yuli Gurriel added as depth; MLB news includes injuries to Carlos Correa, Eduardo Rodriguez, Kris Bryant, and standout performance by Oakland's Paul Blackburn; Yankees place Jon Berti on injured list.