The Atlanta Braves received unfortunate news regarding the injury to their pitcher, Spencer Strider. On Saturday, the team provided an update stating that Strider underwent an internal brace procedure on Friday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas.

Following a game last Friday where Strider struggled and mentioned battling a sore elbow, the Braves sent him for an MRI. The results revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament, prompting Strider's visit to Dr. Meister for further evaluation. Unfortunately, the outcome of the surgery means that Strider will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.

Strider had an impressive record in the previous season, leading the majors in strikeouts. He entered the 2024 season as a strong contender for the NL Cy Young Award. The loss of Strider will undoubtedly be a significant blow to the Braves, as his performance on the mound will be challenging to replace.

The team has already started looking for alternative options, with Allan Winans making the first start in place of Strider on Thursday. Going forward, pitchers such as Bryce Elder and Darius Vines could potentially be in rotation consideration as the season progresses.

The absence of Strider not only places the Braves' depth to the test early on, but it also puts more pressure on the remaining rotation to perform well and stay healthy. The team will need to quickly adjust and find ways to compensate for his absence.

The Braves had held off on providing an update on Strider's injury, indicating that the news was unlikely to be positive. Now, the team and its fans are left to hope for a swift recovery for Strider, as they face the challenge of moving forward without one of their key pitchers for the entirety of the 2024 season.