ATLANTA — Spencer Strider, the Braves’ ace and the key league chief in wins and strikeouts final season, could have assessments on his proper elbow Saturday after complaining about discomfort in Friday night time’s sport.
Strider lasted solely 4 innings, permitting 5 runs on seven hits. He recorded 4 strikeouts and struggled with management, strolling three batters in Atlanta’s 6-5 win over Arizona in 10 innings.
Braves supervisor Brian Snitker mentioned Strider “was complaining about his elbow. … He was uncomfortable with the way it was feeling.”
Requested when Strider felt the discomfort, Snitker mentioned it “may need been all through the sport.” Snitker mentioned he discovered of the problem after Strider left the competition.
The lack of Strider could possibly be devastating to Atlanta’s rotation. Strider was Snitker’s alternative over Max Fried to open the season because the Braves’ No. 1 starter.
Strider was 20-5 in 2023 as he led the majors in wins. His 281 strikeouts additionally had been essentially the most within the massive leagues.
The correct-hander had a 3.86 ERA final season, however his ERA is 7.00 after two begins this 12 months.
If Strider is sidelined for some time, attainable candidates to exchange him within the rotation embrace Bryce Elder and A.J. Smith-Shawver. Elder was 12-4 with a 3.81 ERA and earned a spot on the Nationwide League All-Star group final season however was crushed out by Reynaldo Lopez for the ultimate spot within the rotation throughout spring coaching.
