Braves star Spencer Strider to open season on Injured List due to oblique strain
Spencer Strider is the latest Braves pitcher to go down with an injury.
The Atlanta Braves are poised to run it back in 2026, and not in a good way. After experiencing a number of significant injuries last season, the team can’t seem to shake those issues ahead of opening day. Star pitcher Spencer Strider was the latest player to go down, as he’ll miss the start of the season with an oblique injury, the team announced Monday.
Strider will start the season on the IL with an oblique strain — Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) March 23, 2026 The team reportedly believes Strider, 27, will miss a few weeks due to the issue, according to MLB. com. It’s a disappointing development for Strider, who was hoping to bounce back after a down season in 2025 following a return from Tommy John surgery.
Strider posted a career-high 4. 45 ERA over 125 1/3 innings last season. This story will be updated.