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Braves, Strider await doc's evaluation of elbow
Key takeaways
- NEW YORK -- Spencer Strider's MRI revealed inflammation in his ailing right elbow, and the Atlanta Braves won't know the next step for their right-handed pitcher until the results are viewed by Dr.
- Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, less than 24 hours after he left his start against the New York Mets.
- "You always expect to see inflammation when somebody's hurting," Braves manager Walt Weiss said before Sunday's series finale against the Mets.
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NEW YORK -- Spencer Strider's MRI revealed inflammation in his ailing right elbow, and the Atlanta Braves won't know the next step for their right-handed pitcher until the results are viewed by Dr. Keith Meister.
Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, less than 24 hours after he left his start against the New York Mets.
"You always expect to see inflammation when somebody's hurting," Braves manager Walt Weiss said before Sunday's series finale against the Mets. "So we just want to let Dr. Meister get a look at it and get his diagnosis."
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