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UPDATE: Spencer Strider is shut down from throwing for a month

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will stop throwing for four weeks due to elbow inflammation. The team confirmed no ligament damage was found in imaging, and he will return for a follow-up MRI before resuming throwing. His return timeline remains tied to inflammation clearance. The Braves had previously placed him on the 15-day injured list.

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What changed

The Braves now specify a four-week shutdown and confirm Strider will undergo a follow-up MRI after that period, rather than just an uncertain return timeline.

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  1. Strider shut down for four weeks; Braves await MRI results

    Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will stop throwing for four weeks due to elbow inflammation. The team confirmed no ligament damage was found in imaging, and he will return for a follow-up MRI before resuming throwing. His return timeline remains tied to inflammation clearance. The Braves had previously placed him on the 15-day injured list.

    What's confirmed:

    • Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks due to inflammation in his right elbow.
    • The Braves consulted with Dr. Keith Meister before deciding on the four-week shutdown.
    • Strider will have another MRI at the end of the four weeks to assess inflammation before beginning a throwing progression.
    • Imaging did not reveal ligament damage in Strider’s elbow.
    • Strider was previously placed on the 15-day injured list.
    confidence 98%

  2. Braves' Strider shut down for 4 weeks with elbow inflammation, no surgery needed

    Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider has been shut down from throwing for at least four weeks due to elbow inflammation. He avoided surgery, but his return timeline remains uncertain. The team had previously placed him on the 15-day injured list. Strider’s absence could impact the Braves’ late-season rotation depth.

    What's confirmed:

    • Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks due to elbow inflammation.
    • Strider’s MRI showed no ligament damage, ruling out surgery for now.
    • The Atlanta Braves announced the shutdown following a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister on Monday.
    • Strider was previously placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Strider could miss more than four weeks if inflammation persists.
    • The Braves may accelerate a trade for Logan Webb to address rotation gaps.
    • Strider’s return timeline could extend into September depending on recovery progress.
    confidence 98%