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Potential return date for Spencer Strider revealed

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Chase Irle | Last updated Apr 13, 2025 12:30 PM ET

With the Braves deciding to option AJ Smith-Shawver to Gwinnett following Saturday’s win over the Rays, the writing is on the wall for Spencer Strider to make his highly anticipated season debut next week.

The #Braves today recalled RHP Michael Petersen to Atlanta after optioning RHP AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 13, 2025

According to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal Constitution , Grant Holmes is listed as the starter for Monday’s game in Toronto. Spencer Schwellenbach will go in Game 2, and as of now, TBD is listed for the series finale. Spencer Strider is already with the club and has a jersey hanging in a locker. One would expect, he’ll get the nod on Wednesday.

Grant Holmes will start Monday in Toronto. Spencer Schwellenbach will start on Tuesday. The Braves listed a TBA for Wednesday. There was a new jersey in the clubhouse today: 99.

Spencer Strider is here in Tampa and was scheduled to throw his side today. Is Wednesday the return?

— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) April 13, 2025

A win on Sunday with Chris Sale on the bump would go a long way for the Braves, as they aim to look for their second series victory in a row. Sean Murphy has been the team’s MVP since returning earlier in the week, and the return of Spencer Strider will have the rotation looking like one of the best in baseball again.

A rocky start would be an understatement for the way the Braves season began, but these recent developments provide a much more promising outlook moving forward, and it’s still only the middle of April.

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