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Braves' Spencer Strider Hits Injured List After Hamstring Strain

The Atlanta ace is sidelined again just five days after making his season debut, reviving concerns about the team's rotation depth.

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.
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Overview

  • Spencer Strider strained his right hamstring during pregame catch play ahead of a scheduled start against the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • The injury comes just five days after Strider's first MLB start of the season, where he allowed two runs over five innings but took the loss.
  • Strider, who missed the entire 2024 season following elbow surgery, had returned this spring and made a historic mark as the fastest starter to 500 career strikeouts.
  • The Braves expect Strider to miss at least three starts, with further evaluations needed to determine the full extent of his absence.
  • This latest setback intensifies pressure on Atlanta's starting rotation, which may prompt the team to explore trade options for additional pitching depth.