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Spencer Strider lands on IL with UCL sprain: Braves ace to undergo more tests after complaining of elbow pain

Spencer Strider lands on IL with UCL sprain: Braves ace to undergo more tests after complaining of elbow pain

[ad_1] Getty Images Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider has a damaged ulnar collateral ligament — the Tommy John surgery ligament — and was examined by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, manager Brian Snitker said (per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution). The team will not have another update until this coming weekend. The Braves placed Strider … Read more

Spencer Strider to undergo MRI after Braves’ ace encounters elbow pain during Friday’s start

Spencer Strider to undergo MRI after Braves' ace encounters elbow pain during Friday's start

[ad_1] Getty Images Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will undergo an MRI on Saturday after reporting that his elbow was bothering him during Friday night’s 10-inning win over the Arizona Diamondbacks (box score), according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. Strider, 25, had an uncharacteristic outing in several respects. For starters, his fastball showed diminished velocity. He … Read more

Braves’ Strider dealing with right elbow discomfort, set for tests

Braves' Strider dealing with right elbow discomfort, set for tests

[ad_1] ATLANTA — Spencer Strider, Atlanta’s ace and the major league leader in wins and strikeouts last season, will have tests on his right elbow Saturday after complaining about discomfort in Friday night’s game. Strider lasted only four innings, allowing five runs on seven hits. He recorded four strikeouts and struggled with control, walking three … Read more