Atlanta Braves

Braves star Spencer Strider to make his season debut year after surgery

Atlanta Braves Photo Day NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a portrait during photo day at CoolToday Park on February 21, 2025 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Braves will get back one of their star arms on Wednesday.

The Braves officially activated Spencer Strider from his rehab assignment.

He is expected to start Wednesday’s rubber match against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Strider tore his ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow last April. He ended up needing season-ending surgery.

Strider pitched in three games for his rehab assignment with Triple A Gwinnett. He pitched 13.2 inning and recorded 27 strikeouts. He gave up only two earned runs and five hits.

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