Braves Reshape Roster Ahead of Giants Series, Designate Hunter Stratton and Move Spencer Strider to 60-Day IL

The Atlanta Braves announced a series of roster moves before their first game against the San Francisco Giants. The club added right-hander Carlos Carrasco and infielder Jair Camargo, released reliever Anthony Molina, saw catcher Austin Wynns elect free agency, designated pitcher Hunter Stratton for assignment, and placed starter Spencer Strider on the 60-day injured list.

Heavy

Carrasco and Camargo were selected to the 40-man roster. Molina was released. Wynns entered free agency. Stratton was DFA’d, and Strider moved to the 60-day IL, freeing a roster spot for Carrasco.

Heavy

Right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton has pitched 69.2 MLB innings with a 3.75 ERA, 60 strikeouts and a 3.98 FIP. In 2025 he logged 16.1 innings for Atlanta with a 2.20 ERA and 15 strikeouts before being designated for assignment.

Heavy

Spencer Strider debuted May 3 after an early oblique issue. He has made eight starts (39 IP) with a 5.31 ERA, 46 strikeouts, 5.35 FIP, 20 walks and nine earned runs. Right-elbow inflammation led to a 15-day IL on June 13, followed by a 60-day IL placement, with a projected return around August 17 pending rehab.

Heavy

Hunter Stratton: 4-year career – 69.2 IP, 3.75 ERA, 60 K, 3.98 FIP; 2025 – 16.1 IP, 2.20 ERA, 15 K.

Heavy

Spencer Strider (2026): 39 IP, 5.31 ERA, 46 K, 5.35 FIP, 20 BB, 9 ER; career – 6 seasons, 43-26 record, 3.86 ERA, 494 IP, 670+ K, All-Star 2023.

Heavy

The Braves indicated that moving Strider to the 60-day IL created a roster spot for newly-added right-hander Carlos Carrasco. The designation of Hunter Stratton for assignment was part of the broader roster adjustment.

Heavy

"Strider landed on the 15-day IL on June 13 with right elbow inflammation and it was later deemed that he would be shut down for at least four weeks. Although the 27-year-old avoided any structural damage to his elbow, Atlanta made the decision to transfer him to the 60-day IL in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Carlos Carrasco." — CBSSports, Sports News Outlet

Heavy

Analysts argue that moving Strider to the 60-day IL removes a former All-Star from the rotation during a crucial stretch and may jeopardize his role before the trade deadline. The DFA of Stratton, a pitcher with modest results, is seen as low-risk, yet the lack of a public rationale invites scrutiny of the Braves’ depth strategy.

Heavy

Sources agree Strider’s IL move began June 13, but differ on the certainty of his return, citing “about August 17” if rehab proceeds smoothly. No official explanation was given for Stratton’s DFA, leaving that decision undocumented.

Heavy

The Braves must finalize their 40-man roster before the trade deadline, balancing Strider’s uncertain availability with rotation depth needs. Monitoring Strider’s rehab and potential activation from the 60-day IL will shape future roster moves.

Heavy