Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider will undergo an MRI after leaving Friday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks early due to discomfort in his right elbow.
Strider, the MLB leader in wins and strikeouts last season, lasted only four innings during the Braves' win Friday night and his velocity was down over the course of his 88-pitch start.
“I thought it was just one of those nights,” said Braves manager Brian Snitker after the team's 6-5, 10-inning win during their home opener. “Then he came in and was complaining about his elbow.