Atlanta Braves beginning pitcher Spencer Strider cannot catch a break.
Strider made his season debut on April 16, his first begin in over a yr. It can once more be some time earlier than he will get again on the mound.
On Monday, the Braves introduced that Strider (strained hamstring) has been positioned on the 15-day injured listing retroactive to April 18 after he suffered his damage whereas taking part in catch throughout an off day. (h/t ESPN)
Following a breakout 2023, Strider began twice final season, his ultimate begin approaching April 5, earlier than present process season-ending elbow surgical procedure.
Strider was sharp in three minor league begins at Triple-A Gwinnett earlier than his 2025 call-up, posting a 1.32 earned run common (ERA) with 27 strikeouts whereas permitting 11 base runners in 13.2 innings.
In opposition to the Toronto Blue Jays final Wednesday, Strider allowed two earned runs and 5 hits in 5 innings whereas throwing 97 pitches, his most since Sept. 13, 2023.
Strider’s discouraging damage continues Atlanta’s snakebit 2025 season. The Braves misplaced their first seven video games and have remained in final place within the NL East since.
On Sunday, injured shortstop Ronald Acuna Jr. criticized manager Brian Snitker’s dealing with of outfielder Jarred Kelenic after Kelenic jogged out of the batter’s field after hitting a deep fly ball and was thrown out at second base.
The Braves may use excellent news, however the 2025 season has had different concepts. Atlanta should climate the subsequent two weeks with out Strider, which is perhaps tough for a crew with the fourth-worst starter ERA (4.58) this season. (h/t FanGraphs)
Strider’s hamstring provides one other layer to the Braves’ depressing first month of the season. As brutal as issues have been, they won’t enhance anytime quickly.
