It's been as ugly as it could be for the Atlanta Braves during the early parts of the 2025 campaign, and their pitching staff has been a reason for that.
The Braves currently hold the ninth-worst ERA as a team in Major League Baseball, something that was expected to be one of their strong suits entering the season.
With right-hander Spencer Strider going down with a hamstring injury recently, the Braves have to be careful with their ace. The young star has dealt with multiple injuries over the past few seasons, and the last thing they want is to deal with another one.