Strider's 2026 Season Likely Over as Elbow Issues Persist
Atlanta's ace has been shut down with recurring elbow trouble, and insider buzz points to no return as a starter this season.
Spencer Strider was pulled from a start against the Mets after his fastball dropped to 87.8 mph and was subsequently shut down for at least four weeks. He also missed time earlier in 2026 with an oblique injury before returning in diminished form. MLB.com's Mark Bowman, citing strong Braves sources, has given credence to reports that Strider will not return as a starting pitcher this season. The recurring elbow issues follow a 2024 internal brace procedure that cut his season short after just two starts.
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