Strider and Waldrep Could Return Soon | MLB News

Braves fans are buzzing as Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep show promising recovery signs—both could begin throwing progressions this week, sparking hope for a late-season return. Though no firm timelines exist, medical staff are optimistic, and the team is considering bullpen roles first. Strider’s injury in June caused a velocity drop, while Waldrep’s rehab has also been steady. Past returns (like Schwellenbach and López) didn’t pan out, so any comeback would need to be swift. With AJ Smith-Shawver and Tyler Mahle ready to fill rotation spots, Strider or Waldrep’s return would be a bonus—but not a necessity—for October baseball. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/751679db5b786d1e