Spencer Strider shut down for four weeks with elbow inflammation
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Spencer Strider of the Atlanta Braves is sidelined for four weeks due to inflammation in his right elbow. The team announced the decision on June 15 after Strider consulted with Dr. Keith Meister. Strider had recently been placed on the 15-day injured list following a start against the New York Mets where he experienced discomfort and a notable decline in pitching velocity. He will undergo another MRI at the end of the four weeks to assess the inflammation. If cleared, he can begin a throwing progression. Rookie JR Ritchie is set to take Strider’s place in the rotation.
- •Strider placed on 15-day injured list due to elbow issues
- •Consultation with Dr. Meister led to shut down decision
- •Strider allowed seven earned runs in recent start
- •Rookie JR Ritchie to start in Strider's rotation spot
- •Next MRI scheduled to evaluate elbow inflammation after four weeks
- 8:36 PMESPN MLB — Strider sees specialist, shut down for 4 weeks
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Braves’ Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow
"Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow, the team announced Monday. Strider, who had been placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, had a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister before they decided on four weeks. Strider will have another MRI at the end of that period and would begin “throwing progression” if test were to show the inflammation had cleared, the team said.
"Spencer Strider has a history of arm problems. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and had the UCL in his right elbow repaired with an internal brace in April 2024.
"The Braves have shut down Spencer Strider for four weeks due to inflammation in his elbow. If a follow-up scan is clear at that time, he can start throwing again.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 15, 2026, 8:36 PMStrider sees specialist, shut down for 4 weeks
The Braves have shut down Spencer Strider for four weeks due to inflammation in his elbow. If a follow-up scan is clear at that time, he can start throwing again.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:18 PMBraves’ Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow
Spencer Strider has a history of arm problems. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and had the UCL in his right elbow repaired with an internal brace in April 2024.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:36 PMBraves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow, the team announced Monday. Strider, who had been placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, had a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister before they decided on four weeks. Strider will have another MRI at the end of that period and would begin “throwing progression” if test were to show the inflammation had cleared, the team said.
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