After a sad update on Spencer Strider, Braves manager Brian Snitker gets honest about pitching injuries.
The Atlanta Braves received sad news when standout pitcher Spencer Strider sustained an elbow injury. It’s unclear how much time he’ll miss, but it doesn’t look good. Strider joins a slew of other pitchers struggling with injury issues this season. Brian Snitker, Atlanta’s manager, gives his thoughts on why this is happening. There are a lot of injuries in the MLB right now, and Snitker appears to know why. The Braves manager thinks that pitchers are “throwing harder than ever and spinning the ball more than ever,” according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. It could explain why so many young pitchers are failing to stay healthy.
“Braves’ Brian Snitker on the rash of pitching injuries in baseball: ‘Well, they’re throwing harder than ever and spinning the ball faster than ever. I do not know. I despise it for everyone involved. “The pitching is the most important aspect of our game, man.” Guys like Shane Bieber and Eury Perez have already been ruled out for the season due to elbow problems. Both require Tommy John surgery, which Spencer Strider hopes to avoid.
The Braves’ top pitcher recently underwent an MRI on his elbow, which found damage to his ulnar collateral ligament. Atlanta reported that Strider would have another doctor examine his elbow before making a judgment on him. “Spencer Strider had an MRI today, which indicated damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He will be tested further by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, TX, on an undetermined date.” When asked about the injury, Brian Snitker was straightforward and candid. It’s uncertain how long Strider will be out, but it could be a long time before the top pitcher returns to the mound.
“‘It wasn’t good,’ Braves manager Brian Snitker said of Spencer Strider’s MRI, which show damage to the ulnar collateral ligament.” Braves’ 2024 prognosis if Spencer Strider is ruled out for the season.
The bad news is that Spencer Strider may be gone for a while, putting the Braves’ pitching rotation at danger. The good news is that the roster is stacked. Max Fried will take over as the ace while Strider is out. Meanwhile, players like Charlie Morton and Chris Sale should be OK and help Atlanta remain competitive. Additionally, Ronald Acuña is an excellent choice at the bat. The rest of the offense is outstanding, as they have one of the finest lineups in the league. As a result, the Braves are expected to continue at the top of the league standings throughout the regular season.
Hopefully, Spencer Strider’s injury will not derail his season. If this is the case, it will raise some questions about the Braves’ World Series hopes. Overall, Atlanta is still on track to be one of the greatest teams in 2024.