Spencer Strider Injury Update on Friday is Exciting for Atlanta Braves Fans
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss had an update on Spencer Strider's injury after his bullpen session on Friday.
The Atlanta Braves received good news on Friday regarding Spencer Strider, as the right-hander continues to progress in his recovery from a left oblique strain. Strider, who suffered the injury just days before Opening Day, has been working his way back after entering the season fully built up. His latest step came with a scheduled bullpen session, which appears to have gone exactly as the organization had hoped.
“Weiss said Strider's bullpen went well today. Still no timetable for when he might start a rehab assignment. He may throw live BP before making a start for one of the Minor League affiliates,” reported Mark Bowman of MLB.
com before Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Weiss said Strider's bullpen went well today. Still no timetable for when he might start a rehab assignment.
He may throw live BP before making a start for one of the Minor League affiliates — Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 4, 2026 While there is still no official timeline for a rehab assignment, the fact that Strider completed his bullpen session without any setbacks is an encouraging development for Atlanta. It signals that he is trending toward the next phase of his recovery, and whether that includes a live batting practice session or not, a rehab assignment now appears to be on the horizon. When that assignment does begin, it may not take long.