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Braves Injury Update: Baldwin Back, Strider Headed to Rehab
atlanta-braves-news1 month ago

Braves Injury Update: Baldwin Back, Strider Headed to Rehab

Braves injury updates bring both relief and caution: Drake Baldwin returns from a four-week oblique strain, while Spencer Strider will be shut down for four weeks and begin a rehab plan rather than requiring surgery. Austin Wynns was outrighted to Triple-A in Baldwin’s return, and Ronald Acuña Jr., Baldwin, and Ozzie Albies are projected NL All-Star starters as Atlanta looks ahead to a Brewers series and notes Carrasco’s return to the organization.

Spencer Strider to Pause Throwing for Four Weeks with Elbow Inflammation
sports1 month ago

Spencer Strider to Pause Throwing for Four Weeks with Elbow Inflammation

An MRI shows no ligament damage in Spencer Strider’s elbow, but the Braves have him shut down from throwing for four weeks due to inflammation. A return timeline will be set after a follow-up MRI and evaluation with Dr. Keith Meister, with potential mound work after the All-Star break and increased innings needs for the Braves in the meantime.

Strider Escapes Surgery as MRI Shows No Ligament Damage
sports1 month ago

Strider Escapes Surgery as MRI Shows No Ligament Damage

Braves right-hander Spencer Strider is expected to avoid elbow surgery after an MRI showed no ligament damage, with the issue diagnosed as elbow inflammation that sidelined him to the injured list. He’ll meet with Dr. Keith Meister to map a recovery timeline; Strider previously had Tommy John surgery in 2019 and a 2024 UCL internal-brace procedure. In his absence, JR Ritchie will get another rotation opportunity as Strider recovers, following an eight-start stretch that included a 5.31 ERA over 39 innings with a 27.9% strikeout rate and 12.1% walk rate.

Braves face pitching concerns as Strider injury eval looms; Baldwin shines in minors
atlanta-braves-news1 month ago

Braves face pitching concerns as Strider injury eval looms; Baldwin shines in minors

Braves went 1-4 in a rough week as Spencer Strider is set to meet with the same doctor who repaired his elbow, adding to starting-pitching concerns alongside Bryce Elder’s regression; meanwhile, Drake Baldwin and Eric Hartman homered in the minors during rehab, and Boston-Milwaukee notes about Cooper Pratt and other games surface.

Braves Place Strider on IL, Triggering Rotation Shake-Up
sports1 month ago

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.

Arm soreness shadows Braves’ opener as Strider exits in Mets loss
sports1 month ago

Arm soreness shadows Braves’ opener as Strider exits in Mets loss

The Atlanta Braves lost 7-5 to the New York Mets in the season opener as Spencer Strider left early with right-arm soreness after his velocity dropped, allowing seven runs in just over three innings. JR Ritchie delivered five shutout innings in relief to stabilize the bullpen, but Atlanta’s rally fell short. The defeat extends the Braves’ slide, and Martin Perez is slated to start next game against an unspecified Mets pitcher.

Acuña Jr. lands on 10-day IL with Grade 1 hamstring strain as Strider returns
sports2 months ago

Acuña Jr. lands on 10-day IL with Grade 1 hamstring strain as Strider returns

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.

Braves Lose Acuña to IL, Welcome Strider Back as Roster Shakeup Looms
sports2 months ago

Braves Lose Acuña to IL, Welcome Strider Back as Roster Shakeup Looms

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.

Braves Bring Strider Back for Sunday Start at Coors Field
sports-baseball2 months ago

Braves Bring Strider Back for Sunday Start at Coors Field

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 Hopeful as Strider Near Return and Several Injuries Move Forward
sports2 months ago

Braves Hopeful as Strider Near Return and Several Injuries Move Forward

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.

Strider IL Stint Tests Braves' Thin Opening Day Rotation
sports4 months ago

Strider IL Stint Tests Braves' Thin Opening Day Rotation

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.

Strider Shines as Braves Rally to Beat Blue Jays in Spring Training
sports4 months ago

Strider Shines as Braves Rally to Beat Blue Jays in Spring Training

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.