Strider Cleaned Out Locker, Not Expected Back This Season
Beat reporter confirms Strider's locker has been cleared and given to Mahle, strongly implying Strider is done for the year.
Atlanta Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman confirmed that Spencer Strider has cleaned out his locker, with Tyler Mahle now occupying that space. The implication from Bowman is that Strider is not expected to return this season. Strider has been dealing with a significant injury that has kept him sidelined. The locker situation is a strong indicator that the team does not anticipate his return in 2025.
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