Once known for his elite fastball, Spencer Strider is struggling to regain velocity and effectiveness post-surgery

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider returned to the mound Tuesday after a lengthy stay on the injured list, but things didn't go all too well for him in his first start since April 16. Strider surrendered four earned runs,

Spencer Strider is set to return to action on Tuesday against the Nationals. After returning from an elbow injury that basically cost him nearly all of 2024, he returned to pitch five innings on April 16th. However, in pregame warmups a few days later, he hurt his hamstring and has been out for over a month.