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Spencer Strider's status remains unclear following latest update

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Chase Irle | Last updated 4/10/24

When the Braves announced Spencer Strider experienced elbow discomfort following his start last Friday, everyone immediately began to fear the worst, and it feels like a matter of time before those nightmares come to a realization.

To this point, it has only been ruled a UCL sprain, as the Braves wait for the results of a second opinion. That second opinion happened earlier this week with Dr. Meister, but Mark Bowman is reporting that the Braves won’t announce any changes in his diagnosis until later in the week. Manager Brian Snitker did say, however, that his second opinion did not rule out Tommy John surgery.

Snit said the Braves won’t release any Strider info until this weekend. But Snit yesterday’s visit with Dr. Meister didn’t erase the possibility of Tommy John surgery. Braves might be waiting for the surgery to be completed before providing an update.

— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 9, 2024

When it comes to the Braves, I’m the ultimate optimist. They’ve done such an unbelievable job at putting an excellent product on the field every year. I also don’t like to speculate on injuries.

With that being said, it certainly sounds like Spencer Strider’s season is done. Elbow injuries are always worrisome when it comes to pitchers, and if a second opinion hasn’t cleared him, it’s hard to imagine anything will.

This article first appeared on SportsTalkATL and was syndicated with permission.

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