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Braves' Spencer Strider Lands on IL with Hamstring Strain After One Start

The Atlanta ace, sidelined for at least two starts, faces a new setback shortly after returning from a year-long recovery from elbow 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, GEORGIA - APRIL 21: Erick Fedde #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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.

Overview

  • Spencer Strider sustained a Grade 1 right hamstring strain during catch play on April 18, just days after his first start since recovering from Tommy John surgery.
  • The Braves placed Strider on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 18, sidelining him for at least two weeks and recalling Michael Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Strider's MRI confirmed the strain as the least severe grade, but the team is proceeding cautiously given his recent injury history.
  • The Braves, already struggling with an 8-13 start to the season and other pitching injuries, face increased rotation challenges in Strider's absence.
  • Despite the setback, Strider expressed determination to return quickly, emphasizing his commitment to rehabilitation and recovery.