MLB Opening Day is nearly here for the entire league. The Atlanta Braves kick off the season with a road series against the Philadelphia Phillies beginning on March 28. On Tuesday, the Braves announced their starters for Opening Day. The Braves are sending out Spencer Strider in his first-ever Opening Day start, per David O'Brien of The Athletic.
‘It’ll be Spencer Strider starting Opening Day for the #Braves against the Phillies’ Zack Wheeler. First OD start for Strider, after Max Fried started past three openers for Atlanta.'
The decision came down to Strider or Max Fried, who had made the past three Opening Day starts for the Braves.