Spencer Strider Faces Potential Second Tommy John Surgery Amid MLB's Elbow Injury Surge

The Atlanta Braves ace, Spencer Strider, is out indefinitely with a UCL injury, highlighting a broader issue of increasing elbow injuries among pitchers.

Spencer Strider, Atlanta Braves' star pitcher, is awaiting a decision on whether he will need a second Tommy John surgery after an MRI revealed damage to his ulnar collateral ligament.
The injury to Strider is part of a larger trend in Major League Baseball, with an increasing number of pitchers facing elbow injuries, including several former Cy Young Award winners.
MLB Players Union criticizes the reduced pitch clock for potentially contributing to the rise in injuries, while others point to pitchers throwing at maximum velocity as a key factor.
Technology and changes in pitching strategies, such as a greater reliance on breaking balls, are also contributing to the strain on pitchers' elbows.
Despite the injury, the Braves have options for replacement, including Bryce Elder and potential free-agent signings, as they aim for their seventh straight National League East title.