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Braves update on Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep before Mets series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Braves update on Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep before Mets series

Summary

The Atlanta Braves are set to play the New York Mets in a three-game series starting at 7:15 p.m. EDT on Monday. Manager Walt Weiss provided updates on injured pitchers Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep, stating both will begin a throwing progression this week. Weiss mentioned that he cannot count on either pitcher returning this season, but the initiation of a throwing program offers hope for the next season. Waldrep had sought multiple opinions regarding his elbow injury before moving forward with the throwing program.

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Status Watch

•Braves begin series against Mets at 7:15 p.m. EDT on Monday.
•Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep start throwing progression this week.
•Weiss does not expect either pitcher to return this season.
•Waldrep consulted multiple doctors about his elbow injury.

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11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Announce Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep Update Before Mets Series

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Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss announced an update on injured pitchers Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep before the Mets series. The post Atlanta Braves Announce Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep Update Before Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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