Spencer Strider's recent injury could lead to the Atlanta Braves swinging a massive trade for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara.

Since then, however, the talented right-hander has struggled with injury setback after injury setback. In 2024, Strider was named the Opening Day starter over Braves ace Max Fried, but appeared in just two games before having to undergo season-ending surgery to repair his UCL.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider has an official diagnosis on his hamstring injury. According to 92.9 The Game's Grant McAuley, Strider he has a Grade 1 strain. The Braves starter is frustrated by the set back but is ready to do what it takes to return to the mound.