Strider will be evaluated by a doctor out of Houston, Texas at a later date.
Braves Manager Brian Snitker told Channel 2 Sports Anchor Alison Mastrangelo that he feels bad for someone who is such a great teammate and is “dedicated to his craft.”
Strider lasted only four innings in Friday’s game, allowing five runs on seven hits. He recorded four strikeouts and struggled with control, walking three batters in Atlanta’s 6-5 win over Arizona in 10 innings.
Strider was 20-5 in 2023 as he led the majors in wins. His 281 strikeouts also were the most in the big leagues.
The right-hander had a 3.86 ERA last season but his ERA is 7.00 after two starts this year.
If Strider is sidelined for a while, possible candidates to replace him in the rotation include Bryce Elder and A.J. Smith-Shawver. Elder was 12-4 with a 3.81 ERA and earned a spot on the NL All-Star team last season but was beaten out by Reynaldo López for the final spot in the rotation during spring training.
There is no word on if Strider will undergo surgery.
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Atlanta Braves Photo Day NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 23: Aaron Bummer #49 of the Atlanta Braves poses during the 2024 Atlanta Braves Photo Day at CoolToday Park on February 23, 2024 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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Spencer Strider ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 07: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) during the second inning of game 1 of the NLDS between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on October 7, 2023, at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez Atlanta Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (Associated Press)
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Atlanta Braves Photo Day NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 23: Travis D'Arnaud #16 of the Atlanta Braves poses during the 2024 Atlanta Braves Photo Day at CoolToday Park on February 23, 2024 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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Adam Duvall ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 12: Adam Duvall #14 of the Atlanta Braves hits his second home run of the day during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on June 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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