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Braves’ Spencer Strider Hits IL Again After Hamstring Injury

The Atlanta ace strained his hamstring during light throwing, sidelining him shortly after his return from Tommy John surgery.

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, the Braves' top pitcher, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, retroactive to April 18.
  • The injury occurred during light throwing on April 18, just two days before his scheduled second start of the season.
  • Strider had missed most of 2024 following Tommy John surgery and made his season debut on April 16, allowing two runs over five innings against the Blue Jays.
  • Michael Petersen was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill Strider’s roster spot, as Atlanta adjusts its rotation plans.
  • The Braves, currently last in the NL East with an 8-13 record, face mounting challenges with rotation instability and a struggling pitching staff.