Fantasy Baseball Profile - Spencer Strider

Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Spencer Strider
Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
2026 Projected Value: $12
2026 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $-12
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	W	L	Sv	Hold	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	ERA	WHIP	Rate
2026 proj	11	9	0	0	160.0	141	56	186	70	3.94	1.231	40.3
2026	4	2	0	0	39.0	33	20	46	23	5.31	1.359	4.6
2025	7	14	0	0	125.3	124	51	131	62	4.45	1.396	18.5
2024	0	0	0	0	9.0	10	5	12	7	7.00	1.667	-3.7
2023	20	5	0	0	186.7	146	58	281	80	3.86	1.093	79.3
2022	11	5	0	2	131.7	86	45	202	39	2.67	0.995	76.8
2021	1	0	0	0	2.3	2	1	0	1	3.86	1.286	1.6

Player News

Date	News
7/11/26	[NBC Sports Bay Area] - Who Athletics took with remaining four picks on Day 1 of 2026 MLB Draft. The Athletics looked to continue their stretch of recent successful picks with on Saturday, and they got started by selecting Georgia Tech outfielder in the first round. General manager David Forst and Co. had four more picks to work with on the draft’s first day, and here’s how the Athletics used them: 47. The A’s added another college prospect who could reach the big leagues sooner rather than later in Edwards. MLB.com originally had Edwards ranked No. 36 after he posted a 2.07 ERA in 17 starts, with 169 strikeouts across 95 2/3 innings In his final year at USC. Here’s how MLB Pipeline evaluated the A’s newest pitching prospect: “ Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 \| Curveball: 60 \| Changeup: 55 \| Control: 50 \| Overall: 50 Edwards is a Los Angeles area native who attended Palisades High School, earning back-to-back league pitcher of the year honors as well as consecutive first-team all-city nods in 2022 and 2023. After heading just a stone’s throw away to Southern Cal for college, the left-hander served as a swingman type for the Trojans, amassing just over 70 innings combined. A strong fall showing has been followed up by a solid spring leading the weekend rotation, which has kept the scouting industry’s interest piqued. In many ways, Edwards fits the prototype of a college lefty with a feel for pitching. He has a solid three-pitch mix and knows how to use it effectively. While his fastball typically sits in the 91-93 mph range, he can touch 95. There is some carry and “darkness” to his heater, leading to a 30-percent miss rate on the pitch in 2025, according to Synergy, a miss rate he maintained this spring. He’ll throw his slurvy breaking ball around 80 mph, and the curve flashes as a plus pitch with excellent spin. He has good feel for an above-average changeup with good fade that also can miss bats. Teams will like that Edwards will just be turning 21 immediately after the Draft. The fact that his strike-throwing has improved since he got to campus won’t hurt, either, as he showed excellent command during his work this fall. He has all the ingredients needed to be a solid starting pitcher and his ability to maintain his stuff this spring has floated him up into top-two-round consideration.” 73. Another pick, another talented pitcher for the A’s. Gaeckle was the A’s Competitive Balance B pick, bringing one of the best fastballs in college to the organization despite some control issues. Here’s what MLB Pipeline had to say about the 21-year-old: “ Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 \| Curveball: 45 \| Slider: 60 \| Changeup: 50 \| Control: 45 \| Overall: 45 Though he was a 6-foot right-hander who had Tommy John surgery when he was 15, Gaeckle had the live arm to go in the first five rounds of the 2023 Draft. He fell to the Reds in the 20th round because of his commitment to Arkansas, where he starred as a freshman reliever but posted a 6.69 ERA in nine starts last spring before heading back to the bullpen. A potential first-rounder for 2026, he now fits more in the third round after another unsuccessful stint in the rotation. As a shorter righty with electric stuff, Gaeckle at his best reminds some scouts of former Razorbacks teammate Gage Wood, who went 26th overall to the Phillies last July, and others of Spencer Strider. When he’s on, he owns one of the most unhittable fastballs in the college ranks, sitting at 94-96 mph and touching 98 with a low release height and quality carry. He also can overpower hitters with a tight mid-80s slider and miss bats at times with both a low-80s curveball and upper-80s changeup. A veteran of two summers with the U.S. collegiate national team, Gaeckle maintained his velocity as a starter but battles with command and a lack of deception led him to get hit harder than expected. Those weren’t issues in the second half of his sophomore season when he worked extended outings from the bullpen, including dominating eventual national champion Louisiana State with 14 strikeouts in nine innings over two matchups at the College World Series, but he hasn’t been nearly as good out of the bullpen this spring. He has struggled to locate his fastball and his in-zone whiff rates on all of his pitches have regressed, making it difficult to continue to project him fitting in the front half of a rotation.” 83. Dudan is another possible steal for the A’s, as he originally was ranked No. 78 entering the draft. The A’s have struggled with both their rotation and bullpen during the 2026 MLB season, so it’s no surprise they again sought a pitcher with the 83rd pick. After recent Tommy John surgery, however, he won’t be pitching in the big leagues for a while. Here’s MLB Pipeline’s thoughts on Dudan: “ Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 \| Slider: 65 \| Changeup: 50 \| Control: 50 \| Overall: 50 A high-leverage reliever at North Carolina State and with Team USA during his first two years in college, Dudan moved to the rotation this spring. The good news is that his fastball/slider combination remained dynamic in... Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/16/26	Strider sees specialist, shut down for 4 weeks. The Braves have shut down Spencer Strider for four weeks due to elbow inflammation, but Atlanta did get some good news with the return of catcher Drake Baldwin. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49074762/brave...
6/16/26	Strider sees specialist, shut down for 4 weeks. The Braves have shut down Spencer Strider for four weeks due to elbow inflammation, but Atlanta did get some good news with the return of catcher Drake Baldwin. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49074762/brave...
6/15/26	Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow. Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks. Strider had been placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow. The Braves say the four-week plan for Strider came after a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister. The Braves say Strider will have another MRI in four weeks and would then begin throwing if the inflammation has cleared. Strider had Tommy John surgery in 2019 and had the UCL in his right elbow repaired with an internal brace in 2024. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/braves-spence...
6/15/26	Braves, Strider await doc's evaluation of elbow. Spencer Strider's MRI revealed inflammation in his ailing right elbow, and the Braves won't know the next step for their right-handed pitcher until the results are viewed by Dr. Keith Meister. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49062899/brave...
6/14/26	Braves, Strider await doc's evaluation of elbow. Spencer Strider's MRI revealed inflammation in his ailing right elbow, and the Braves won't know the next step for their right-handed pitcher until the results are viewed by Dr. Keith Meister. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49062899/brave...
6/14/26	Braves put Strider on IL with elbow inflammation. The Braves placed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow. Source: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/49051544/brave...
6/13/26	Braves put Strider on IL with elbow inflammation. The Braves placed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow. Source: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/49051544/brave...
6/13/26	Braves pitcher Strider exits with arm soreness. Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will undergo imaging after he left Friday night against the Mets in the fourth inning because of right shoulder and elbow soreness. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49046270/brave...
6/12/26	Braves pitcher Strider exits with arm soreness. Braves pitcher Spencer Strider left Friday night's start against the Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49046270/brave...
3/24/26	Braves' rotation hit again as Strider to start on IL. In the latest blow to the Braves' starting rotation, right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with an oblique strain. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48287309/brave...
3/23/26	Braves starter Spencer Strider will begin season on injured list because of strained oblique. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will start the season on the injured list because of a strained oblique. The club announced the decision Monday after scratching Strider from his final spring training start. The club is hopeful the 27-year-old former All-Star will be out only a couple of weeks. Strider was solid if not spectacular during a handful of spring training appearances, going 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/braves-starte...
3/23/26	Braves' rotation hit again as Strider to start on IL. In the latest blow to the Braves' starting rotation, right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with an oblique strain. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48287309/brave...
2/28/26	How can Spencer Strider regain ace form in ’26?. No content provided Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/outlook-for-braves-spence...
2/27/26	How can Spencer Strider regain ace form in ’26?. No content provided Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/outlook-for-braves-spence...
9/07/25	Braves scratch Spencer Strider, tab Joey Wentz to start vs. M's. September 7 - Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider was scratched ahead of his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon. The Braves announced the move and told reporters that the decision is not injury-related for Strider (5-12, 4.97 ERA), who is expected to pitch in the team's upcoming series opener versus the Chicago Cubs. Left-hander Joey Wentz (3-4, 3.88 ERA) will take the mound on Sunday. Wentz, 27, owns an 8.22 ERA and a save in three relief appearances (one start) versus the Mariners. Strider, 26, has lost four straight decisions and has not won since beating the host Kansas City Royals 10-7 on July 28. --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/braves-scratch-spen...
9/07/25	Braves and Mariners play, winner secures 3-game series. Seattle Mariners (74-68, second in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (64-78, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Sunday, 12:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Luis Castillo (8-8, 3.94 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 138 strikeouts); Braves: Spencer Strider (5-12, 4.97 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 106 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series. Atlanta has a 34-34 record in home games and a 64-78 record overall. Braves hitters have a collective .394 slugging percentage to rank eighth in the NL. Seattle is 74-68 overall and 33-41 in road games. The Mariners have gone 49-12 in games when they scored at least five runs. The teams meet Sunday Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/...
9/01/25	Spencer Strider takes the mound against the Cubs. Spencer Strider looks to take his momentum against the Marlins into Chicago to face the Cubs Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/spencer-strider-t...
9/01/25	This Day in Braves History: Spencer Strider sets Braves’ record with 16 Ks in a game. Braves Franchise History 1931: Giants rookie Jim Mooney notches his fourth win since being called up three weeks ago‚ beating the Braves, 4-0. It is his second shutout. 1933: In the first of two games with the Braves‚ Carl Hubbell pitches 10 innings and drives in the winning run for a 2-0 win. He doesn’t […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/day-braves-histor...
9/01/25	Cubs host the Braves to start 3-game series. Atlanta Braves (62-75, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (78-59, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Monday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (5-12, 4.95 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 105 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (10-6, 4.23 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 95 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -125, Braves +105; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs open a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Chicago is 78-59 overall and 41-25 at home. The Cubs have the third-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .429. Atlanta is 62-75 overall and 29-42 on the road. The Braves have a 28-17 record in games when they did not allow a home run. The matchup Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/09/cubs-host-the-brav...

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