Spencer Strider nearing return with the Atlanta Braves

TAMPA, Fla. (AP)– Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider is going to join the group during its weekend series at Tampa Bay, marking another action in his resurgence from elbow surgery.Braves manager Brian

Snitker said Strider felt great after he struck out 13 during a dominant rehab appearance with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.Advertisement The 26-year-old Strider is going to have a bullpen session on Sunday

in Tampa and after that travel with the team to Toronto for the 2nd half of its six-game trip. While the club has not made a main statement, Strider might return during the series against the Blue Jays.Strider last appeared in the majors on April 5, 2024, versus the Diamondbacks in Atlanta.

He had the ulnar security ligament in his ideal elbow fixed with an internal brace a week later.The Braves are off to a slow start, and the return of Strider could provide a big lift. He went 20-5 with a 3.86 period in 2023, ending up with a significant league-best 281 strikeouts in 186 2/3 innings.He pitched 5 1/3 innings in his rehab start on Thursday, permitting one run and three hits. He tossed 90 pitches, 62 for strikes. “He felt actually great,”Snitker said before Atlanta’s series

opener at Tampa Bay.”He stated he felt good, so he’ll come here and toss his bullpen Sunday. “___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/mlb