Braves: Return dates set for Spencer Strider and Raisel Iglesias
Walt Weiss announced a slew of positive updates on injured Braves yesterday, and now, we have an idea of exactly when a couple of them will return. According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, Spencer Strider will make his season debut for the major-league club on Sunday at Coors Field. Strider is slated to start Sunday at […]
Walt Weiss announced a slew of positive updates on injured Braves yesterday, and now, we have an idea of exactly when a couple of them will return.
According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, Spencer Strider will make his season debut for the major-league club on Sunday at Coors Field.
Strider is slated to start Sunday at Coors Field
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 29, 2026
Coors Field isn’t necessarily an ideal spot for any pitcher to make his return after so much time off, but the Rockies offense currently ranks 23rd in runs scored, and there’s a lot of belief inside the organization that Spencer Strider’s improved life and movement on his heater will help him regain the form he showcased prior to undergoing InternalBrace surgery back in 2024.
Additionally, Walt Weiss said he doesn’t believe closer Raisel Iglesias will need a rehab assignment before returning. He’s eligible to be activated from the IL on May 5th, and Bowman hints he’s on track to return next week.
Raisel Iglesias could rejoin the Braves bullpen when he becomes eligible to be activated from the IL on May 5. Weiss says the closer likely won’t make a rehab appearance before being activated.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 29, 2026
The Braves took things extra cautiously with Iglesias when he started to feel some slight pain in his shoulder. Had this occurred in October, he might have pitched the next day. But with already such a large lead in the division and it being so early in the season, there was absolutely no reason to take any chances.
Iglesias has been lights out to begin the year, going a perfect 5-for-5 in save opportunities, and he’s still yet to allow a run. However, the Braves didn’t really miss a beat with Robert Suarez in the fold. The two have been nothing short of dominant for the club at the end of games.
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