Braves' Spencer Strider avoids surgery after MRI reveals no ligament damage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider sustained another elbow injury and will miss some time. An MRI revealed inflammation but no ligament damage, avoiding the worst-case scenario of surgery. Strider is scheduled for a follow-up visit with his 2024 surgeon to determine next steps. The Braves, currently 46-35, have been performing well despite Strider's struggles this season.
- •Strider has a 5.31 ERA in eight starts this season.
- •He will be placed on the injured list due to his elbow injury.
- •The Braves will evaluate Strider's condition in a follow-up appointment.
- •The team has managed strong pitching performance despite his injury.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Braves share interesting injury update on Spencer Stride, recovery timeline
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Braves get huge Spencer Strider injury update on potential surgery
"While another injury wasn’t what the Atlanta Braves and Spencer Strider were looking for, but they did get some positive recovery news.
"The Braves seem to have avoided the worst-case scenario.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:32 PMBraves share interesting injury update on Spencer Stride, recovery timeline
While another injury wasn’t what the Atlanta Braves and Spencer Strider were looking for, but they did get some positive recovery news.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:03 PMBraves get huge Spencer Strider injury update on potential surgery
The Braves seem to have avoided the worst-case scenario.
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