MLB World Reacts to Spencer Strider's Recent Minor League Start

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The Atlanta Braves will be without Spencer Strider to begin the season.

The Atlanta Braves, who are MLB’s hottest (and best) team right now, will be adding some pitching reinforcements with Spencer Strider set to return soon.

As the Braves were in the process of defeating the Philadelphia Phillies to take the weekend series, Spencer Strider made another rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett, and it was another really good one. He looks and appears ready to rejoin the Braves’ starting rotation, which will push a current Atlanta starter out of the fold.

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Braves’ Spencer Strider Shines in Rehab Start

Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves delivers during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 25, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

GettySpencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves delivers during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 25, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

On Sunday, Spencer Strider turned in another stellar start down on the Atlanta Braves’ farm.

He pitched five innings, struck out seven batters, and gave up just one run. He threw 82 pitches (50 strikes).

Also, Walt Weiss will likely be asked very soon when Strider’s season debut will be, and he should have an answer.

Here are some notable reactions across Braves country following the solid outing:

@CrosbyBaseball: “Spencer Strider’s day is over for Gwinnett after reaching his 80-ish pitch limit. 5+IP, 4H, 2ER, 2BB/7Ks on 82 pitches (50 strikes). Walked the leadoff runner in the 6th before exiting. Finished with 17 whiffs and a 34% CSW while touching 97 multiple times on the fastball.”

@AaronTSchmidt: “#Braves rehab updates: Spencer Strider – Went 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K, 82 pitches (50 strikes). Max velo: 96.9 mph Sean Murphy – Three hits, including RBI double”

@MiLB: “Spencer Strider’s latest rehab start was just peachy. Wearing specialty jerseys to celebrate the state’s moniker, the @Braves righty sat 95.2 mph on his fastball and racked up 7 K’s with 17 swings-and-misses in 5 IP.”

The Braves have a pretty full rotation, so expect roster moves to be made this week to accommodate Strider and Sean Murphy’s potential return.

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What Does Spencer Strider’s Return Mean for the Braves?

The Atlanta Braves, as mentioned, are rolling right now. They don’t exactly need to rush back Spencer Strider by any means.

Atlanta’s pitching staff has been one of the more surprising things in MLB during April, given the number of injuries, but with strong contributions from Bryce Elder, Grant Holmes, and Chris Sale, the Braves’ rotation is one of the best in baseball.

Adding Spencer Strider will just add to the depth. He was one of the game’s more dominant starters in 2022 and 2023, but a UCL reconstruction surgery kept him out for most of 2024, and was the main reason he struggled at times last season.

Over 125.2 innings pitched and 23 starts last season, Strider had an ERA of 4.45 and struck out 131 batters.

Now, after battling this oblique injury, he figures to be back on track, and his velocity is starting to creep up again, which is very encouraging because he relies on velocity heavily as a starter

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MLB World Reacts to Spencer Strider’s Recent Minor League Start

Braves’ Spencer Strider Shines in Rehab Start

What Does Spencer Strider’s Return Mean for the Braves?

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