Spencer Strider’s season is over, as the Braves announced that the right-hander underwent an internal brace surgery on Friday. It was revealed last week that Strider has suffered some UCL damage, and while a brace surgery is somewhat less serious than the worst-case scenario of another Tommy John surgery, the 25-year-old ace will still miss the remainder of the 2024 … [Read more...] about Spencer Strider Undergoes Season-Ending Internal Brace Surgery
Braves Sign Yuli Gurriel To Minor League Contract
The Braves have signed first baseman Yuli Gurriel to a minor league deal, according to reporter Francys Romero (links via X). After recently changing agencies, Gurriel is now represented by Gene Mato. Atlanta saw plenty of Gurriel when he played with the Marlins last season, and the veteran hit .323/.382/.581 over 34 plate appearances against Braves pitching. Unfortunately … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Yuli Gurriel To Minor League Contract
Spencer Strider To Undergo MRI On Right Elbow
Braves ace Spencer Strider will go for an MRI on his right elbow on Saturday after complaining of discomfort on Friday night (per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution). The All-Star right-hander threw just four innings and 88 pitches in his second start of the season, giving up five earned runs while striking out four. As Mark Bowman of MLB.com noted, his 12 … [Read more...] about Spencer Strider To Undergo MRI On Right Elbow
Spencer Strider Diagnosed With UCL Damage Following MRI
Braves right-hander Spencer Strider underwent an MRI today and the testing revealed that the ace hurler has suffered damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, per a team announcement. The next step for the Braves is for Strider to be evaluated by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, though the club noted that a date for that visit has yet to be … [Read more...] about Spencer Strider Diagnosed With UCL Damage Following MRI
Braves Sign Sandy Leon, Jackson Stephens To Minor League Deals
The Braves have signed catcher Sandy Leon and right-hander Jackson Stephens to minor league contracts, as per the MLB.com bio pages for both players. For Stephens, he returns to the organization after rejecting an outright assignment in favor of free agency earlier this week. Leon’s addition seems like a pure depth move for the Braves with Sean Murphy on the 10-day injured … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Sandy Leon, Jackson Stephens To Minor League Deals