Atlanta Braves Get Spencer Strider Injury Update After Los Angeles Angels Game

The Atlanta Braves received another update on Spencer Strider following their matchup with the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old right-hander has continued progressing toward a return. Strider has been sidelined with a left oblique strain suffered just before Opening Day, a frustrating development considering he had already been fully built up during spring training.

Despite the setback, he has continued throwing and steadily working his way back, offering optimism that his absence may not be a prolonged one. That optimism only grew stronger with the latest update. “Braves manager Walt Weiss says Spencer Strider completed another positive bullpen session today.

Strider’s next step is to pitch a live batting practice,” reported Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Braves manager Walt Weiss says Spencer Strider completed another positive bullpen session today. Strider’s next step is to pitch a live batting practice.

— Chad Bishop (@MrChadBishop) April 7, 2026 This marks another important step in Strider’s recovery process. Completing multiple bullpen sessions without setbacks suggests his oblique is responding well, and advancing to live batting practice is often one of the final hurdles before beginning a rehab assignment. Because Strider was already stretched out prior to the injury, there is a strong chance his eventual rehab stint will be relatively short.