Key facts
- Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
- Strider exited his previous start with arm soreness after allowing seven earned runs in three innings.
- His fastball velocity dropped significantly during the outing.
- He previously missed 34 games recovering from a strained left oblique.
- JR Ritchie will take Strider's place in the rotation.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, a day after he exited his start against the New York Mets due to arm soreness. Manager Walt Weiss stated Strider was returning to Atlanta for an MRI and that the discomfort was felt more in his elbow than his shoulder. Strider's velocity dipped significantly during Friday's game, with his fastball registering in the upper 80s. He allowed a season-worst seven earned runs on six hits, including three home runs, in three innings. This marks another injury for Strider, who previously missed 34 games recovering from a strained left oblique and underwent UCL repair in April 2024. JR Ritchie is expected to take Strider's place in the rotation, and right-hander Anthony Molina was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.