Spencer Strider is expected to start for the Braves in a Spring Training game after his recovery from an internal brace procedure. He is projected to pitch in at least five games this spring and during a minor league rehab assignment, potentially returning to Atlanta's rotation by mid-April. This timeline is quicker than previous estimates. Braves president, Alex Anthopoulos, indicated that the active participation of Strider and teammate Ronald Acuna Jr. bodes well for their recoveries from injuries, though specific return dates remain unspecified.
The fact that they're very active participants basically throughout the spring is a good sign. Without having a date right now, we're definitely on the shorter end, Strider more so than Ronald.
Should this rough timeline hold, it will mark just slightly over a year on the shelf for Strider, who underwent an internal brace surgery last April 12.
Internal brace procedures have a slightly shorter timeline of roughly 12-13 months attached. Because brace surgeries are still a relatively new way of addressing UCL injuries, there isn't yet a standard timeframe for recovery.
Still, it's great news for Strider and the Braves that he is on pace to return to the mound sooner rather than later.
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