Atlanta Braves' pitcher Spencer Strider is set to undergo further evaluation after an MRI revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. Strider, who was the team's ace, encountered elbow pain during the Braves' home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, prompting concerns about his health. Despite a stirring comeback and walk-off win for the Braves, Strider's condition overshadowed the victory. The pitcher had a challenging game, lasting only four innings with a performance that included seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, and four strikeouts on 88 pitches. This outing marked his second start of the season. Strider's elbow discomfort was significant enough to warrant an MRI, which confirmed the damage to his UCL. He is scheduled for further evaluation by noted surgeon Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, TX, at a date yet to be determined.
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😔 … Brutal Braves news: Spencer Strider has damage to UCL https://t.co/BCFArSQDOT
Spencer Strider injury: Braves ace has damaged UCL, will undergo further evaluation https://t.co/KCssqncT04
Braves SP Spencer Strider has damage in his UCL and will be further evaluated at a later date, the team announced.
MRI reveals Braves' Strider has damaged UCL in elbow https://t.co/HirtunPdiW
Strider has damage to UCL, will get second opinion https://t.co/Cqu7Twlru6
“It wasn’t good,” #Braves manager Brian Snitker said of Spencer Strider’s MRI, which show damage to the ulnar collateral ligament.
Spencer Strider Diagnosed With UCL Damage Following MRI https://t.co/2dvvYLFOHA https://t.co/OnTELoOSWM
An MRI revealed damage to the UCL in Spencer Strider's right elbow. He will be further examined at a date yet to be determined, the Braves announced. https://t.co/MFMg9T2vmn
Spencer Strider’s MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow, the @Braves announced. He’ll visit Dr. Keith Meister for further evaluation. https://t.co/crccb7E0kW
MRI reveals Braves' Strider has damaged UCL in elbow. 😔 https://t.co/9lyUeXGBkA https://t.co/fUChtURE4w
Spencer Strider underwent an MRI that revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, Braves announced. https://t.co/QERUCelfNN
Braves announce RHP Spencer Strider underwent an MRI that revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. https://t.co/slPIg0jFmi
An MRI revealed damage to the UCL in Spencer Strider's right elbow. He will be further examined at a date yet to be determined, the team announced. https://t.co/f4Io26o1oq
Spencer Strider’s MRI revealed that he has UCL damage and he’s going for further evaluation, per @BNightengale https://t.co/M8eAsgek6h
Spencer Strider has a “damaged” right elbow UCL, Braves announce. Noted surgeon Keith Meister will evaluate.
Spencer Strider underwent an MRI that revealed damage to the UCL in his right elbow He will be evaluated further in Arlington, TX https://t.co/0XFuV3UkH2
Breaking: Spencer Strider has damage to the UCL in his right elbow. He’ll be evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister at a later date.
Spencer Strider today underwent an MRI that revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He will be further evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, TX, at a date yet to be determined.
#Braves will provide an update on Spencer Strider at 4 p.m.
Braves’ Spencer Strider to undergo MRI after experiencing elbow discomfort https://t.co/bBKbU3EVhT
A stirring comeback and walk-off win for #Braves in home opener, but sore elbow for dynamic ace Spencer Strider overshadowed it. Until MRI Saturday, there will be consternation in ATL. https://t.co/OGGR9sr2g4
Strider’s rough outing was influenced by a sore elbow that will be further evaluated with a MRI exam https://t.co/oKu4QJ8gIZ
Oh-oh. Atlanta ace Spencer Strider will undergo an MRI on his right elbow after discomfort in Friday’s start. He lasted just 4 innings and his velocity was down.
Spencer Strider to undergo MRI after Braves' ace encounters elbow pain during Friday's start https://t.co/KCssqncT04
After giving up 5 ER today, Braves P Spencer Strider complained about elbow discomfort and will have an MRI tomorrow. https://t.co/sPCJXqrurQ
Braves' Strider to undergo MRI after elbow discomfort https://t.co/F8ImFVwRST
Spencer Strider's elbow was bothering him tonight and he is set for an MRI tomorrow per @mlbbowman https://t.co/cS2L3nXew0
Spencer Strider heading for MRI on elbow https://t.co/XtEt0B62vg
Spencer Strider will get an MRI tomorrow after feeling some discomfort in his elbow, per @mlbbowman. https://t.co/mW9ia9cdCh
Strider experienced elbow discomfort during tonight’s start and is heading for an MRI tomorrow, per @mlbbowman. Could be devastating for the Braves. Hope the best for one of the game’s best 🙏🏼 https://t.co/Njc5pfiqjW
Strider allowed 7 hits and 3 BB in only 4 IP in his 2nd start of the season earlier today. https://t.co/3SGrHrCTwj
Spencer Strider's elbow was bothering him tonight and he's getting an MRI tomorrow, per @mlbbowman https://t.co/1OjIm1XIjf
#Braves’ Spencer Strider had some elbow pain or discomfort during the game and will be checked out more extensively Saturday, manager Brian Snitker said.
Spencer Strider to undergo MRI on pitching elbow.
Strider’s elbow was bothering him. He’ll get a MRI tomorrow
Braves P Spencer Strider is going to get an MRI on his elbow tomorrow. He was complaining about it during his start tonight.
Spencer Strider's final line against Arizona tonight: 4 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 4 K on 88 pitches https://t.co/Yb4HpYhSBE
Strider got just 12 whiffs during tonight's 88-pitch effort. This is tied for the sixth-lowest total he has induced while throwing at least 80 pitches. SL was fine but D-backs whiffed w/ just 4 of 27 swings vs. FB. Opponents whiffed w/ 28.7% of swings vs. his FB last year.
Strider walked Gurriel with one out in the 3rd, but struck out Christian Walker and got Joc to pop out to second. Strider has 4 Ks through 3 innings, but already is at 62 pitches. He's 5 Ks from 500 for his career. #Braves trail 3-1 headed to bottom of third.
Spencer Strider on the bump for #Braves’ home opener tonight against the Diamondbacks. https://t.co/2fanVQ9r2Q
Braves starter Spencer Strider signs and takes selfies with the few fans who showed up. Cool guy. https://t.co/OMWEtFch4l
#Braves will just push back their starters an extra day and keep them in order, meaning Spencer Strider starts Friday’s home opener against the Dbacks, followed by Max Fried and Chris Sale.