# How Bad is it for Spencer Strider and the Atlanta Braves?

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Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-06-14T21:22:28+00:00
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## Resource

Atlanta Braves face a pitching crisis as Spencer Strider leaves the mound with alarming arm issues—could the team's title hopes be slipping away? Jake Mastroianni examines Strider’s velocity drop, the ominous injury updates, and how Atlanta’s rotation—with Bryce Elder’s struggles and J.R. Ritchie stepping up—suddenly looks vulnerable as the season heats up. Key topics include Martin Pérez’s critical role, offensive shortcomings from Austin Riley, and the potential impact of Drake Baldwin’s return from injury. Listener questions about lineup shakeups and roster depth add urgency: Will Alex Anthopoulos need to pursue multiple arms before the deadline? Can the Braves stabilize before their upcoming stretch against the San Francisco Giants? Don’t miss this candid breakdown of the Braves’ toughest weekend yet and what it means for their postseason ambitions.

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