Braves face major concern as Spencer Strider exits start with shoulder and elbow soreness

Atlanta Braves ace pitcher Spencer Strider left Friday night's 7-5 loss to the New York Mets in the fourth inning at Citi Field with soreness in his right shoulder and elbow. Strider had a rough outing, allowing seven earned runs on six hits in three-plus innings, including a grand slam to Bo Bichette, who drove in six runs. The injury is particularly concerning given Strider's recent medical history, which includes a UCL repair in April 2024 and a strained left oblique that kept him out of the first 34 games of this season.