Braves' Spencer Strider Shut Down for 4 Weeks because of Inflammation in His Right Elbow
MRI showed no ligament damage, and the Braves said Strider will be rechecked after four weeks before a throwing progression begins.
- On Monday, the Atlanta Braves announced pitcher Spencer Strider will be shut down for four weeks due to right elbow inflammation. An MRI revealed no ligament damage, as Braves reporter Mark Bowman wrote that "Strider's MRI didn't show any ligament damage, just inflammation."
- Strider was removed from Friday's game against the New York Mets after his velocity dipped to 88 miles per hour. The pitcher, who had the UCL in his right elbow repaired with an internal brace in April 2024, has a history of arm problems.
- Dr. Keith Meister consulted with the team, leading to Strider being placed on the 15-day injured list. He will undergo a follow-up MRI after four weeks and could begin a "throwing progression" if the scan shows the inflammation has cleared.
- Rookie right-hander JR Ritchie will move into the Atlanta rotation, scheduled to start Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. The team must navigate the upcoming weeks without a key starter while managing the depleted pitching staff.
- The Braves received positive news with catcher Drake Baldwin, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, being activated off the injured list, while Strider's potential return remains unlikely until early-to-mid-August.
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Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks. Strider had been placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow.
No ligament damage for Braves RHP Spencer Strider
An MRI on Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider's elbow revealed no ligament damage, only inflammation, MLB.com reported Monday.Strider visited specialist Dr. Keith Meister for an evaluation on Monday following his latest injury setback.Meister is working on a timetable for Strider's recovery and the Braves should learn by Tuesday when the former 20-game winner can begin throwing again, per the report.Strider, 27, landed on the 15-day inju…
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