Strider's 2026 Season Likely Over as Elbow Issues Persist
Multiple reporters indicate Spencer Strider won't return to Atlanta's rotation in 2026, with a bullpen role or full shutdown the most likely outcomes.
Spencer Strider was pulled from a start against the Mets after his fastball dropped to 87.8 mph by the third inning and was subsequently shut down for four weeks. He had already missed time earlier in 2026 with an oblique injury before the elbow flared again. MLB.com's Mark Bowman and other insiders have indicated Strider is unlikely to return as a starter this season. His velocity and strikeout rate have declined sharply since his 2024 internal brace procedure, raising questions about his long-term role.
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