{"id":41864,"date":"2025-03-17T00:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T00:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=41864"},"modified":"2025-03-17T00:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T00:49:07","slug":"key-atlanta-brave-spencer-strider-to-make-long-awaited-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=41864","title":{"rendered":"Key Atlanta Brave Spencer Strider to Make Long-Awaited Return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spencer Strider makes his anticipated return to the mound for the Atlanta Braves after recovering from elbow surgery, set to start Monday against the Boston Red Sox in Grapefruit League action<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Atlanta Braves\u00a0confirmed Friday that the star right-hander will make his highly anticipated return to the mound Monday when he starts against the\u00a0Boston Red Sox\u00a0in Grapefruit League action.<\/p>\n<p>Strider, who missed most of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow last April, steps back into competitive baseball for the first time in nearly a year. His comeback marks a significant boost for the Braves pitching staff as they gear up for another run at a World Series title.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Braves currently sit at 9-10 in Grapefruit League standings, trailing the Red Sox, who hold second place with an 11-8 record. Monday&#8217;s matchup not only gives Strider a crucial test in his recovery but also provides Atlanta fans their first look at the pitcher who dazzled with high velocity and dominant strikeouts prior to his injury.<\/p>\n<p>Strider\u2019s return could not come soon enough for the Braves, who look to solidify their rotation ahead of Opening Day. 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