The Atlanta Braves place starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. The move comes shortly after Strider exits a start against the New York Mets, with reports noting it happens less than 24 hours after he leaves the game. Braves manager Walt Weiss says Strider is flying back to Atlanta to undergo an MRI, and the team expects additional information after the imaging results are reviewed. The 15-day IL designation sidelines Strider while the Braves assess the extent of the issue and determine next steps.
Additional reporting indicates the current elbow inflammation has led the team to consider a longer shutdown period, with one outlet characterizing it as a potential four-week absence. Strider has a documented history of arm problems, including Tommy John surgery in 2019. More recently, he had his right elbow UCL repaired with an internal brace in April 2024, underscoring the team’s attention to monitoring changes related to the current inflammation.
