Overview

• Spencer Strider returns to the Atlanta Braves' rotation after missing the 2024 season due to internal brace elbow surgery.
• In Triple-A rehab, Strider recorded 27 strikeouts over 13 2/3 innings, demonstrating his readiness for Major League competition.
• While his fastball velocity has slightly dipped post-surgery, it remains above average with strong movement and effectiveness.
• Strider's slider continues to be a key weapon, achieving high swing-and-miss rates in both Minor and Major League settings.
• He has expanded his arsenal to include a refined changeup and curveball, transitioning from a two-pitch to a four-pitch repertoire.