The expectation was that Strider returning from a UCL injury would soften the blow of losing two reliable starters. As he’s gotten back to full strength, he’s achieved that expectation.

Strider carried a 28.7 whiff% on his fastball during the 2023 season. That year, he also averaged 97.2 mph on his heater. After nine starts thus far in 2025, Strider's whiff% on his fastball has ...

Strider had already accrued consecutive 200-plus strikeout seasons before 2024. In 2023, his 281 strikeouts set an Atlanta-era record (and were the most by a Braves pitcher since 1900).

Spencer Strider has damage in his right elbow following an MRI exam. Getty Images “You never expect these things to be good or just a blip on the screen,” Snitker said, adding UCL injuries ...

Strider, 23, emerged as one of the top young starters in the game this season. In 31 appearances (20 of them starts) he posted a 2.67 ERA (153 ERA+) and a 4.49 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Strider struck out eight in seven innings of Game 1 of the series, but the Braves eventually lost to the Phillies 3-0. The Braves tied the series with a 5-4 victory in Game 2 on Monday night.

Strider was tagged for four runs and six hits before Braves manager Brianx Snitker pulled him after 2 2/3 innings and 79 pitches thrown. Shortly after the 5-2 loss, the 23-year-old attributed the l… ...