Strider Sidelined by Right Arm Discomfort, MRI Pending
WHO:
MLB.com - Spencer Strider, Walt Weiss (manager), JR Ritchie (Braves’ No. 2 prospect), George Poulis (trainer).
Battery Power - Spencer Strider, Walt Weiss, George Poulis.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Strider's fastball velocity was recorded at 87.8 mph during his last pitch, a significant drop from his usual 95 mph.
MLB.com - Strider allowed back-to-back home runs to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto during the game.
MLB.com - Strider's night ended with a line of seven earned runs allowed on six hits in three-plus innings, notching just three strikeouts with one walk (and one hit batter).
MLB.com - JR Ritchie replaced Strider and pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and two walks.
MLB.com - Ritchie made his first appearance for Atlanta since May 18, where he previously took a loss against the Marlins.
MLB.com - Ritchie finished with five strikeouts, while giving up just two hits and two walks.
MLB.com - Strider's fastball velocity was recorded at 87.8 mph during his last pitch, a significant drop from his usual 95 mph.
MLB.com - Strider allowed back-to-back home runs to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto during the game.
MLB.com - JR Ritchie, who replaced Strider, finished the game with five strikeouts, allowing just two hits and two walks over five innings.
MLB.com - Spencer Strider exited his start during the Braves’ 7-5 loss to the Mets in the fourth inning due to soreness in his right elbow and shoulder.
MLB.com - Strider allowed seven earned runs on six hits in three-plus innings, with three strikeouts and one walk.
MLB.com - JR Ritchie replaced Strider and pitched five scoreless innings.
Battery Power - Strider's fastball velocity dropped to around 88 mph, down from his usual 95 mph.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field, New York.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Strider's MRI imaging was scheduled for the night of the game.
MLB.com - Strider's eighth outing in his comeback from a left oblique muscle strain occurred during this game.
WHY:
MLB.com - Weiss expressed concern about Strider's health, stating, “It doesn’t look great as we stand here, right now.”
MLB.com - Weiss noted that Strider was unaware of the drop in velocity, stating, “He talked about how his shoulder and elbow weren’t feeling very good.”
MLB.com - The visit from Weiss and the trainer was prompted by Strider's significant drop in velocity.
MLB.com - Weiss expressed concern about Strider's health, stating, “It doesn’t look great as we stand here, right now.”
HOW:
MLB.com - Ritchie made three starts after being sent back down to Triple-A Gwinnett, with the last being a six-inning, two-run performance on June 5.
MLB.com - Ritchie made his first appearance for Atlanta since May 18, where he previously took a loss against the Marlins.
MLB.com - Strider's performance included a one-hour and 16-minute rain delay before the game started.
MLB.com - Strider threw 68 pitches, with 43 going for strikes, and his velocity decreased steadily over the course of his innings.
(UPDATED June 13, 2026 17:20 UTC)
In a challenging outing, Strider's fastball velocity dropped to 87.8 mph, significantly lower than his usual 95 mph, as he allowed back-to-back home runs to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto, finishing the night with seven earned runs over three-plus innings. JR Ritchie stepped in to replace Strider, delivering five scoreless innings with five strikeouts and only two hits allowed, marking his first appearance for Atlanta since May 18. Manager Weiss expressed concern about Strider's health, stating, “It doesn’t look great as we stand here, right now.”
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 08:07 UTC)
In a surprising turn during the game, Strider's fastball velocity dropped to 87.8 mph, a notable decrease from his typical 95 mph, leading to back-to-back home runs allowed to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto. After Strider, JR Ritchie stepped in and made an impressive return, striking out five batters while allowing just two hits and two walks over five innings. Coach Weiss mentioned that Strider was unaware of the velocity drop and expressed concerns about his shoulder and elbow not feeling quite right.
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 06:23 UTC)
In a challenging outing for the Braves, Spencer Strider exited his start against the Mets in the fourth inning due to soreness in his right elbow and shoulder, ultimately allowing seven earned runs on six hits. His fastball velocity dropped significantly to around 88 mph, prompting manager Walt Weiss and trainer George Poulis to check on his condition, with Weiss expressing concern about Strider's health. After Strider left the game, JR Ritchie stepped in and delivered an impressive five scoreless innings, while an MRI was scheduled for later that night to assess Strider's injury.