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March 12, 2026

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Spencer Strider might be evolving into an even better pitcher despite health setbacks, showcasing his growth during Spring Training. While he continues to hone his skills, the Braves' pitching depth is taking some hits, with Joey Wentz facing a season-ending ACL tear and top prospects Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep also on the injured list. In a surprising move, the organization optioned Hayden Harris, who delivered an impressive 12 strikeouts over five innings this spring, to Triple-A. This raises questions about the fifth starter slot, as the Braves scramble to solidify their rotation. With the uncertainty surrounding their pitching depth, it’s clear that Atlanta will need to rely on its veteran arms and emerging talent to maintain its competitive edge.

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Strider isn't quite the same pitcher -- but he might be even better

Strider isn't quite the same pitcher -- but he might be even better

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Even if Spencer Strider had remained healthy, it would have been difficult for him to maintain the ridiculous strikeout rate he produced during his first two full Major League seasons. But he might be an even better, or more complete, pitcher now that he’s had to

Here are 30 prospect predictions for 2026

Here are 30 prospect predictions for 2026

We are all about the future at MLB Pipeline. Obviously, any talk about prospects and who they might become involves some prognostication. Fresh off flexing those muscles to present every organization’s Top 30 prospects list, we’re keeping our crystal ball in active mode to provide a prospect prediction for each

Braves News: Braves TV, Spencer Strider pitches well, more

Braves News: Braves TV, Spencer Strider pitches well, more

Well, perhaps the two most impressive Atlanta relievers of Spring Training have now been sent to minor league camp, in Hayden Harris and James Karinchak. It seems likely that both will appear in Atlanta this year, assuming Karinchak sticks around long enough to do so as a veteran. They have each been strikeout machines this […]

Braves option Hayden Harris; reassign Carlos Carrasco, James Karinchak, Elieser Hernandez

Braves option Hayden Harris; reassign Carlos Carrasco, James Karinchak, Elieser Hernandez

Earlier this afternoon, the Atlanta Braves optioned reliever Hayden Harris to Triple-A and reassigned starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco and relievers Elieser Hernández and James Karinchak to their minor league camp. Harris is a mild surprise given his stand-out performance this Spring, having struck out 12 batters in five innings. His ability to be optioned – […]

MLBTR Podcast: Jesús Luzardo’s Extension, Atlanta’s Depth, And Zack Littell

MLBTR Podcast: Jesús Luzardo’s Extension, Atlanta’s Depth, And Zack Littell

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]

Poll: Who Will Be The Braves’ Fifth Starter?

Poll: Who Will Be The Braves’ Fifth Starter?

The Atlanta rotation has had a rough go of it this spring. Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep both hit the injured list before Spring Training games even began, and now they’ve been followed by the loss of lefty Joey Wentz to a season-ending ACL tear. The timelines for Waldrep and Schwellenbach aren’t yet clear, but […]