The Atlanta Braves have started the season with a 6-3 record in the National League East, a year after clinching the league pennant in 2023. However, their starting pitcher, Spencer Strider, born in Columbus, Ohio, has faced challenges with an ERA of 7.00 and 12 strikeouts in nine innings.
Basically, Strider visited Dr. Meister in Dallas yesterday. The Braves aren’t revealing what was said before this weekend. So instead of saying today that he’s going to have TJ surgery, they might just wait a few more days to confirm he had surgery. https://t.co/aYGGumPU6V
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 9, 2024
Now, Strider may be headed to the disabled list due to an ulnar collateral ligament injury, which caused a significant drop in his velocity during a recent game against the Diamondbacks. This setback comes after Strider’s impressive first start against the Phillies. Mark Bowman’s report on X provides the latest update on the potential surgery that could end Strider’s season prematurely. The 25-year-old frontline pitcher, previously placed on the 15-day DL, finished fourth in the NL Cy Young voting last season, highlighting his importance to the Braves’ pitching staff, which currently faces significant challenges.