Braves place Spencer Strider on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have placed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. The announcement came following Strider's start against the New York Mets, where he was pulled after three innings. In his absence, the Braves called up RHP Anthony Molina from the minor leagues. Strider, who has a 4-2 record and a 5.31 ERA this season, previously had elbow surgery in 2024. The Braves are currently dealing with multiple pitching injuries and have lost their last three games, but remain in first place in the NL East with a record of 45-24.
- •Strider on the IL after inflammation diagnosis.
- •Braves called up Anthony Molina to replace him.
- •Strider has struggled this season with a 5.31 ERA.
- •Braves losing streak reaches three games.
- •Atlanta maintains an eight-game lead in the NL East.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Braves Once Again Forced to Lean on Rotation Depth After Spencer Strider Lands on IL
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Braves' Spencer Strider goes on 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation
- 7:22 PMESPN MLB — Braves put Strider on IL with elbow inflammation
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Braves add SP Spencer Strider to 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation
- 2:05 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Braves Place Spencer Strider On 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Atlanta Braves placed Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, less than 24 hours after the right-hander left his start against the New York Mets. Manager Walt Weiss said Strider was flying back to Atlanta to undergo an MRI. “We’ll have more information — maybe later today or in the morning,” Weiss said before the middle game of the three-game series against the Mets.
"An abbreviated start on Friday results in an IL stint for the Atlanta right-hander. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on Strider's status.
"The Braves placed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:16 PMBraves Once Again Forced to Lean on Rotation Depth After Spencer Strider Lands on IL
Strider left Friday's start in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:55 PMBraves' Spencer Strider goes on 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation
The Atlanta Braves placed Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, less than 24 hours after the right-hander left his start against the New York Mets. Manager Walt Weiss said Strider was flying back to Atlanta to undergo an MRI. “We’ll have more information — maybe later today or in the morning,” Weiss said before the middle game of the three-game series against the Mets.
- ESPN MLBJun 13, 2026, 7:22 PMBraves put Strider on IL with elbow inflammation
The Braves placed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 3:19 PMBraves add SP Spencer Strider to 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation
Atlanta has another starting pitcher hit the IL.
- MLB Trade RumorsJun 13, 2026, 2:05 PMBraves Place Spencer Strider On 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
An abbreviated start on Friday results in an IL stint for the Atlanta right-hander. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on Strider's status.
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