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After the game, Braves manager Brian Snitker informed reporters that Strider would get an MRI. The Braves stated a day later that an MRI had shown injury to his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL).
Thanks to Snitker, we now know more about this. It doesn’t appear promising for Strider’s chances of making a comeback this season.
Strider’s meeting with Dr. Keith Meister this week in Texas did not rule out the chance that he could need a second Tommy John surgery of his career, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. There won’t be an update until this weekend, according to Snitker. According to Bowman, there’s a good chance the Braves won’t disclose anything until after Strider’s elbow surgery is successful.
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What Tommy John surgery would entail for Atlanta Braves star Spencer Strider
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Logistically speaking, that means Strider will be out of commission well into the 2025 MLB season. Before a pitcher is allowed to return to the bump following one of these surgeries, rehabilitation usually takes at least a full year.
To be crystal clear, this is the worst situation that could happen.
More than any other Major League Baseball starting pitcher, Strider is essential to the success of his team. He had a fantastic season with the Braves last year.
Spencer Strider’s 2023 statistics are as follows: 20-5, 3.86 ERA, 1.09 whip, 281 strikeouts.
Strider had a difficult start to the regular season following a great showing during Spring Training. Among those was giving up seven earned runs in two starts.
With Strider out, Atlanta will need to rely on Reynaldo Lopez, Charlie Morton, Chris Sale, and Max Fried to cover for him. Furthermore, it wouldn’t surprise us if the team made a move before the deadline this summer.
