Spencer Strider - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

No timetable for rehab start Strider (oblique) will travel with Atlanta on its road trip, but there remains no timetable for when he'll begin a rehab assignment, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Strider is expected to throw a live batting practice session at some point during the team's April 2-8 road trip, and Atlanta will have a better idea at that point when the right-hander will be ready to pitch in a game. The right-hander is eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list April 6, and while he will not be ready to return by that date, it might not be much later than that.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injury not viewed as serious Strider (oblique) may not miss much more than the minimum amount of time, Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com reports.

Impact During an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Sunday, Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos described Strider's oblique strain as "mild", and not as bad as the issue that cost Sean Murphy the first two months of 2024. "I think it will be sooner rather than later that you see [Strider] back," Anthopoulos said. The right-hander is first eligible to come off the IL on April 6, but it's not yet clear if he'll be ready by then. Strider himself missed about a month of action late in 2022 with an oblique issue.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

3 homers, strong start by Chris Sale carry Braves to 6-0 win over Royals on opening night in Atlanta

The Braves homered three times to back six strong innings by Chris Sale, leading Atlanta to a 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on opening night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Atlanta Braves 2026 season falling apart before they have even taken the field The Braves are about to open a season in the NL East with a rotation that looks like it got hit by a bus in March. That’s not doom-posting -...

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Braves are relying on veteran Chris Sale to provide stability for a rotation ravaged by injuries

The Atlanta Braves are leaning on Chris Sale to provide much-needed stability for a rotation that has been decimated by injuries this spring

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moved to IL Atlanta placed Strider (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Manager Walt Weiss had previously confirmed Monday that Strider would be headed to the IL after the right-hander strained his left oblique after making a start in a minor-league spring game against the Red Sox last week. Though Weiss is optimistic that Atlanta got out in front of Strider's injury before it worsened, the 27-year-old isn't a lock to be activated from the IL when first eligible. Jose Suarez is the leading candidate to enter the rotation as Atlanta's new No. 5 starter while Strider is on the mend.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves' $30M high velocity arm raising nightmarish red flags after Spencer Strider's injury | Sporting News The Braves starting rotation could be taking another hit if it doesn't change.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves place Spencer Strider on injured list, impacting rotation ahead of Opening Day Spencer Strider will open the season on the injured list, raising early questions for the Braves’ rotation as Atlanta manages multiple pitch...

6 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Braves predicted to make stunning trade for $13M Cy Young-caliber arm after Spencer Strider injury | Sporting News The Braves are going to have to act fast to secure starter after Spencer Strider news.

MARCH 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Curse of Freddie Freeman strikes again";"Absolutely brutal" - Fans react to Spencer Strider landing on Braves IL before 2026 Opening Day Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2020, Spencer Strider was hadnded his big league debut the following year.

MARCH 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

6 moves to save Braves season after Spencer Strider's injury puts rotation on ice The injury bug bit the Atlanta Braves hard again with Spencer Strider suffering an oblique injury less than a week ahead of Opening Day. The...

MARCH 23 • FANSIDED.COM

Deadspin | Braves RHP Spencer Strider (oblique) to start season on IL Deadspin | Braves RHP Spencer Strider (oblique) to start season on IL

MARCH 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Five free agent pitchers Braves could sign to replace Spencer Strider after injury news | Sporting News These are a few viable free agents the Braves could add to address their rotation issues.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves urged to sign Red Sox 3.41 ERA starter after Spencer Strider news | Sporting News This veteran righty would be a great option for the Braves amid their injury woes.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Spencer Strider, out with oblique injury, is fifth Braves starter on IL Spencer Strider will begin the season on the IL with an oblique strain, manager Walt Weiss announced Monday, March 23.

MARCH 23 • USATODAY.COM

Spring Training March 23 Game Thread: Braves at Pirates Didier Fuentes takes over for scratched Spencer Strider

MARCH 23 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves reveal plan for starting rotation after Spencer Strider injury report | Sporting News This isn't what the Braves wanted to do with the rotation to begin the season.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves starter Spencer Strider will begin season on injured list because of strained oblique

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will start the season on the injured list because of a strained oblique

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Strider (oblique strain) to begin season on IL The Braves' pitching staff took yet another hit on Monday, as Spencer Strider will begin the 2026 season on the injured list with an oblique...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

Spencer Strider to start season on IL with strained oblique, per report One day there will be news that isn’t a Braves pitching injury: it will be a Braves position player injury

MARCH 23 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Headed to IL with oblique strain Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Strider will begin the season on the injured list with an oblique strain, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Strider had been slated for his final Grapefruit League tune-up Monday versus the Pirates, but that assignment will now go to Didier Fuentes. Fuentes is also the likely replacement for Strider in the club's regular-season rotation. It's unclear at this point how many turns Strider might miss. Strider has dealt with depressed velocity this spring, though the results have been there, as he allowed three runs with an 11:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves

Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back mostly the same team that won its second consecutive NL East title last season and mad...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Braves News: Spencer Strider solid, Reynaldo López struggles, and more Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

MARCH 18 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves reporter sounds alarm on Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez in Spring Training | Sporting News Hopefully, this isn't too much of a threat for the pitching staff.

MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fans five against Rays Strider allowed two hits and a walk over four scoreless innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander built up to 61 pitches (43 strikes) and mostly sat 94-95 mph with his fastball, topping out at 96.5 mph. Strider might not get back his pre-injury heat -- he was averaging 97.2 mph with his four-seamer as recently as 2023 -- but he's expanded his arsenal with a curveball in addition to his slider and changeup, and he looked comfortable with all four offerings Wednesday. Strider is looking to rebound from an uncharacteristically shaky 4.45 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 23 starts in 2025.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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3 homers, strong start by Chris Sale carry Braves to 6-0 win over Royals on opening night in Atlanta

Braves are relying on veteran Chris Sale to provide stability for a rotation ravaged by injuries

Braves starter Spencer Strider will begin season on injured list because of strained oblique

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves