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Braves Put Strider on 15-Day IL After Rough Mets Loss

6/14/2026

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Summary

Strider Injured

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation on June 13, 2026.
Strider exited the June 12 loss to the Mets in the fourth inning after reporting shoulder and elbow soreness, surrendering six hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, and a fastball that fell to the upper 80s mph.
The Braves recalled Anthony Molina from Triple-A Gwinnett and shifted JR Ritchie into the rotation.

Summary

Strider Extends

Spencer Strider signed a six-year, $75 million extension through 2028, leaving a large salary on the Braves despite his likely absence.
The injury forces Atlanta to look for a proven starter before the August 3 trade deadline.
GM John Coppolella must evaluate options as three starters stay injured and JR Ritchie’s five-scoreless relief stint provides only a temporary fix.

Summary

Molina Promoted

The Braves promoted right-hander Anthony Molina from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace Spencer Strider on the 26-man roster on June 13, 2026.
Manager Walt Weiss said Molina “has been through a lot” in recent years and noted his resurgence.
Weiss praised Molina’s “lights out” outing in Los Angeles, saying he looked like Spencer Strider.
The club voiced hope that Molina can contribute after that performance, adding he has done a nice job this year.

History

Historical Context

Roger Clemens signed a four-year, $40 million free-agent deal with the Boston Red Sox in 1996. The late-1990s free-agency boom led MLB to add the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1998, heightening payroll competition. Those trends created a precedent for later high-value extensions that force clubs to balance rotation depth with costly deals.

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Strider Injured

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation on June 13, 2026.
Strider exited the June 12 loss to the Mets in the fourth inning after reporting shoulder and elbow soreness, surrendering six hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, and a fastball that fell to the upper 80s mph.
The Braves recalled Anthony Molina from Triple-A Gwinnett and shifted JR Ritchie into the rotation.

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