The time is now for Spencer Strider as the Atlanta Braves announced Sunday that Spencer Strider will make his first major league start in Monday’s series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Braves optioned left-hander Tucker Davidson back to Gwinnett Sunday morning and selected the contract of reliever Jesus Cruz clearing the way for Strider. Starting Strider will allow Charlie Morton and Kyle Wright to each pick up an extra day of rest.
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