Braves Make Spencer Strider Announcement After Leaving Mets Game

Now he may be headed to the injured list once again. During Friday's game against the New York Mets, Strider got off to a rough start, allowing seven runs through the first three innings.

Then his night got even worse in the fourth inning. His fastball velocity dropped sharply to 87-88 mph, prompting a visit from a trainer and manager Walt Weiss, who ultimately removed him from the game.

Moments later, the Braves announced the reason for his removal. "RHP Spencer Strider left tonight's game due to right arm soreness," the team wrote on X.

If Strider goes down long-term, which is a real possibility given the nature of an arm injury, the Braves have plenty of internal options to fill his spot in the rotation.

Rookie right-handers Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie are more than capable of stepping in. However, if president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos wants to be aggressive while the World Series window is clearly wide open, he may look to acquire a big arm at this year's trade deadline.

Still, the biggest concern is the health of Strider. Further updates on his condition will be provided once Weiss speaks with reporters after the game.