Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow with an internal brace, the Atlanta Braves announced Saturday morning.
Spencer exited his last start for the Braves after four innings on April 5 because of elbow discomfort. His velocity was down over the course of his 88-pitch outing (95.9 mph average, down from his 97.2 average in 2023.)
An MRI the next day revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Dallas orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister evaluated Strider's elbow further and concluded that surgery was the best course of action.