Atlanta’s baseball team has sidelined right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider for at least 15 days due to inflammation in his elbow, the organization announced Saturday.
The 27-year-old pitcher was forced to leave Friday’s game against New York in the fourth inning when he began experiencing discomfort. Atlanta ultimately lost that contest 7-5 to the Mets.
During his abbreviated outing, the former All-Star and previous 20-game winner allowed seven runs on six hits, including three home runs, across just over three innings of work.
This season, Strider holds a 4-2 record with a 5.31 earned run average across eight starts. In 39 innings pitched, he has recorded 46 strikeouts while issuing 20 walks and allowing nine home runs.
This injury represents another hurdle for Strider following his standout All-Star performance in 2023. Last year proved challenging as he managed only two starts before requiring season-ending elbow surgery. His current season also began with time on the injured list due to a strained left oblique muscle.
To fill the roster spot, Atlanta promoted right-hander Anthony Molina from their Triple-A affiliate in Gwinnett. The 24-year-old Molina has appeared once for Atlanta this season, throwing two scoreless innings during an 8-6 victory over Colorado on May 1.
