It has been a nightmare start to the 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves. They have won just one of their first eight games, currently sitting at last place in the NL East standings. In fact, they only just won their first game of the year on Friday night in a 10-0 drubbing of the Miami Marlins. But it looks as though help is on the way for the Braves in the form of star starting pitcher Spencer Strider, who doesn't appear to be too far away from making his season debut.
Following the Braves' win over the Marlins, David O'Brien of The Athletic reported that Strider “is close to rejoining the team” — with manager Brian Snitker not ruling out having the 26-year-old starter back with the team as soon as next week.