Spencer Strider exits game in 4th inning with arm soreness against Mets
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Braves pitcher Spencer Strider left Friday night's game against the Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness. He surrendered six hits and a season-high seven earned runs over three innings, striking out three batters. Strider’s velocity was lower, prompting a visit from the manager and a trainer. Following a brief consultation, Strider exited the game. He was making his eighth start of the season after recovering from a strained left oblique that sidelined him for the first 34 games.
- •Strider allowed three home runs, including a grand slam in the second inning.
- •He recorded a walk with a significantly lower velocity of 88-89 mph.
- •JR Ritchie replaced Strider, giving up a single and a sacrifice fly.
- •Strider had undergone Tommy John surgery in 2024.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Braves face major concern as Spencer Strider exits start with shoulder and elbow soreness
- 3:53 AMESPN MLB — Braves pitcher Strider exits with arm soreness
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Braves right-hander Spencer Strider leaves start vs. Mets in 4th inning with arm soreness
"The Atlanta Braves received troubling news Friday night when ace pitcher Spencer Strider left a 7-5 loss to the New York Mets in the fourth inning due to soreness in his right shoulder and elbow, raising concerns about the health of one of baseball’s premier power pitchers. Strider exited after facing just one batter in the fourth inning at Citi Field. The right-hander endured one of his roughest outings of the season, allowing seven earned runs on six hits in three-plus innings while striking out three.
"Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider left Friday night’s start against the New York Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness.
"Braves pitcher Spencer Strider left Friday night's start against the Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:26 PMBraves face major concern as Spencer Strider exits start with shoulder and elbow soreness
The Atlanta Braves received troubling news Friday night when ace pitcher Spencer Strider left a 7-5 loss to the New York Mets in the fourth inning due to soreness in his right shoulder and elbow, raising concerns about the health of one of baseball’s premier power pitchers. Strider exited after facing just one batter in the fourth inning at Citi Field. The right-hander endured one of his roughest outings of the season, allowing seven earned runs on six hits in three-plus innings while striking out three.
- ESPN MLBJun 13, 2026, 3:53 AMBraves pitcher Strider exits with arm soreness
Braves pitcher Spencer Strider left Friday night's start against the Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 3:09 AMBraves right-hander Spencer Strider leaves start vs. Mets in 4th inning with arm soreness
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider left Friday night’s start against the New York Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness.
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