Speaking with reporters on Friday, Spencer Strider discussed his elbow injury—which turned out to be somewhat unusual.

Strider underwent surgery a week ago to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. The Atlanta Braves ace avoided Tommy John surgery, but still had an internal brace put in, which will knock him out for this season.

The uniqueness of the injury has to do with what led to it.

Reporters were informed by Strider that following his Tommy John surgery in 2019, a bone fragment developed in his UCL. His ligament weakened as a result of the piece breaking free. His ligament could withstand the bracing treatment.
Strider was informed that it was probably not possible for him to stop the surgery.

The 25-year-old Strider has been an ace for Atlanta the last two years. He went 20-5 last season with 281 strikeouts in 186.2 innings. His wins and strikeouts totals led the league.

Strider said he believes the Braves are good enough to win the World Series without him. Atlanta entered play on Friday 12-5, which was the best mark in MLB.

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