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Braves' Ace Spencer Strider Lands Back on IL After Hamstring Strain

Strider's latest injury, sustained during catch play, adds to Atlanta's rotation struggles as the team remains in last place in the NL East.

Apr 16, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 18: Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves throws during batting practice before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on April 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Sonny Gray #54 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 20, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • Spencer Strider has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained right hamstring, retroactive to April 18, after just one start following his return from Tommy John surgery.
  • The Braves recalled right-hander Michael Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill Strider's roster spot as they navigate pitching depth challenges.
  • Strider's season debut on April 16 against the Blue Jays showed promise, with five innings of two-run ball and five strikeouts, but the Braves lost 3-1.
  • This setback compounds Atlanta's rotation woes, with Reynaldo López also sidelined long-term after shoulder surgery and other pitchers struggling to perform.
  • The Braves, currently 8-13 and last in the NL East, face mounting challenges as they aim to recover from a slow and injury-plagued start to the 2025 season.