Trending Now - Spencer Strider Placed on Injured List With Oblique Strain

WHO:

Spencer Strider, right-hander for the Atlanta Braves

Walt Weiss, manager of the Atlanta Braves

Mark Bowman, reporter for MLB.com

WHAT:

Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list due to an oblique strain.

WHERE:

Atlanta, Georgia (home city of the Atlanta Braves)

WHEN:

Announcement made on Monday, March 23rd, 2026

WHY:

Strider was diagnosed with an oblique strain, necessitating placement on the injured list.

HOW:

Diagnosis of the oblique strain was reported by Walt Weiss and Mark Bowman.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 15:38 UTC)

In a significant update from Atlanta, Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will start the season on the injured list due to an oblique strain. The announcement was made on Monday by manager Walt Weiss and MLB.com reporter Mark Bowman. This injury will keep Strider sidelined as the Braves prepare for the upcoming season.