Spencer Strider - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Likely limited in 2027 Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Sunday that Strider (elbow) will be a rotation option in 2027, but the organization doesn't plan to count on him to be able to fill th...

Impact The right-hander struggled in his return from internal brace surgery during 2025 with a 4.45 ERA in 23 regular-season starts, and he made just eight appearances this year due to oblique and elbow issues. Strider landed on the IL in mid-June due to elbow inflammation and missed the rest of the season, but he should enter spring training in decent shape health-wise. However, his injuries and limited availability the past three years have Atlanta tempering their expectations for him in 2027.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ace Chris Sale is fully rested for Game 3 against Dodgers, giving Braves their 'best-case scenario'

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale will be fully rested when he is expected to start in Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Braves to start Chris Sale on extra rest in NLDS Game 3 vs Dodgers

Chris Sale will start on extra rest for the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

It's Unclear When Braves Ace Chris Sale Will Face Dodgers In NLDS

After Chris Sale recording the final four outs of the 6-2 win over the Phillies in game three of the NLWC, Sale's timeline for the NLDS vs....

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

It's Unclear When Braves Ace Chris Sale Will Face Dodgers In NLDS

Braves put trust in Sale to anchor depleted rotation in NL Wild Card Series against Phillies

Chris Sale and Jesús Luzardo will be the starting pitchers for the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, respectively, in the opening game of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesd...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Braves right-hander Reynaldo López goes on injured list with shoulder inflammation

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo López has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of right shoulder inflammation

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Spencer Strider's apparent availability gives Cardinals a home-run offseason target He's exactly the kind of buy-low, high-upside pitcher the Cardinals should covet.

SEPTEMBER 15 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

MLB Rumors: Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider and latest Tarik Skubal intel The latest MLB rumors include the Braves' attempted Spencer Strider-Jacob deGrom swap, Tarik Skubal's robust market and Bo Bichette's comple...

SEPTEMBER 10 • FANSIDED.COM

Braves could make unexpected Spencer Strider trade decision this offseason | Sporting News This potential trade would be a bit of a surprise for the Braves.

SEPTEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep to have season-ending surgeries

Atlanta Braves right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep will have season-ending surgeries following setbacks in their rehabilitations from right elbow procedures bef...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Not expected back this season Strider (elbow) is not expected to return to Atlanta's active roster before the end of this season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Strider has been shelved since mid-June with right elbow inflammation. He resumed a throwing progression earlier this month, and while the team has not yet officially ruled out a return this season for the right-hander, Bowman says "the assumption since June" is that Strider will not make it back.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Walt Weiss provides updates on Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep and that weird balk call Strider still has a long way to go before returning but the door apparently isn’t closed yet.

AUGUST 10 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves Provide Hopeful Update on Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep It's far from guaranteed, but there is some hope that the Atlanta Braves could get two injured arms back this season

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Cleared to start throwing again Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Strider (elbow) will begin a throwing progression this week, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Mark Bowman of MLB.com previously reported Aug. 1 that Strider's locker at Truist Park was recently cleared out, which appeared to signal that Atlanta wasn't counting on the right-hander pitching again in 2026. However, with Strider having now been given the green light to start playing light catch, he now looks to have a chance at making it back on the mound before the end of the season. Strider, who has been on the shelf since June 13 due to right elbow inflammation, can't afford a setback during his throwing progression, as any hiccups would likely close the door on a return from the 60-day injured list. Given the time that he's missed, the 27-year-old will be in store for an extended buildup, and it's not a given that he'll be stretched out enough to handle a traditional starting role if/when he returns. Strider could still provide value to Atlanta as an opener or multi-inning weapon out of the bullpen down the stretch.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

After coming up empty at the trade deadline, the Braves get sterling starts from Elder, Holmes

The Atlanta Braves faced plenty of criticism after they failed to pick up a top-line starting pitcher at the trade deadline

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Spencer Strider "likely" out for the rest of the season, per report It sure looks like Strider’s likely done for the season

AUGUST 2 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Likely done for 2026 Strider (elbow) appears unlikely to pitch again during the 2026 season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact After landing on the shelf June 13 due to right elbow inflammation, Strider met with Dr. Keith Meister two days later and was prescribed a month of rest. Though he was expected to be re-evaluated over the All-Star break, Atlanta hasn't provided a formal update on Strider's next steps. Bowman notes that Strider had his locker cleaned out during Atlanta's most recent homestand, a sign that the club isn't counting on the right-hander's return over the final two months of the season. Strider labored through his eight starts with Atlanta prior to going on the injured list, walking 12.8 percent of the batters he faced while pitching to a 5.31 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 39 innings.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

The Braves need to make one of these 4 trades with Spencer Strider's return in doubt Atlanta's injury-ravaged rotation has Alex Anthopoulos openly mulling a big swing. Where should he look at the trade deadline?

JULY 20 • FANSIDED.COM

Set for follow-up appointment Strider (elbow) will have a follow-up appointment with Dr. Keith Meister next week, and may also be scheduled for an MRI, Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The right-hander was originally shut down June 16 for a period of about four weeks after an initial MRI revealed no structural damage, so if his elbow checks out OK, Strider could begin a throwing program soon afterward. A return to the big-league roster in late August would seem to be the best-case scenario for Strider, but Atlanta manager Walt Weiss didn't sound optimistic when discussing the 2023 All-Star. "He's not close to being back here. Spencer's not even really on the radar right now," Weiss said Friday. Through just 39 innings this season, Strider has a 5.31 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 46:20 K:BB.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña nearing possible return on Braves' homestand; Schwellenbach, Strider still TBD ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss thinks there’s at least a chance Ronald Acuña Jr. could return before this current homestand ends on Th...

JULY 17 • MLB.COM

Braves' Walt Weiss gives concerning Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach injury update | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves have been without Spencer Schwellenbach this entire season. Spencer Strider has been out of the rotation for over a month...

JULY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves get worrying Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach injury updates | Sporting News There is real concern about the "Spencers" pitching again for the Braves this season.

JULY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Second-Half Storylines: 10 Big Questions That Will Shape The Stretch Run

With only seven teams more than four games out of a playoff spot, there’s plenty to watch for as the second half gets underway.

JULY 16 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Second-Half Storylines: 10 Big Questions That Will Shape The Stretch Run

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands Entering The All-Star Break

Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies have powered their way into our top five as they prepare to host the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.

JULY 13 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands Entering The All-Star Break

The youngest pitcher in MLB might just be the Braves' next star The steady drumbeat of Spring Training headlines became hard to ignore: Another promising young player was making waves for Atlanta. This is...

JUNE 30 • MLB.COM

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