Summary
The Atlanta Braves' starting rotation is facing challenges as Spencer Strider is sidelined with an oblique injury. Several other players, including Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep, are also on the injured list, impacting the team at the start of the MLB season.
Key Facts
- Spencer Strider will begin the MLB season on the injured list due to an oblique strain.
- Strider was supposed to pitch in the last spring training game but was pulled out.
- Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are on the 60-day injured list after elbow surgeries.
- Joey Wentz is out for the season because of a torn ACL in his knee.
- Atlanta's offense is affected too, with Ha-Seong Kim out for a month and Jurickson Profar suspended for the season due to a positive PED test.
- The Braves are starting the season with Chris Sale, Reynaldo Lopez, and Grant Holmes as their leading pitchers.
- Reynaldo Lopez and Grant Holmes are coming back from significant injuries.
- The Braves might look into free agency or trades to strengthen their pitching lineup.
