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Does Atlanta Braves Ace’s Injury Make Philadelphia Phillies NL East Favorite?

The Philadelphia Phillies entered this week below .500, but were able to get back level after their extra innings win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. The Phillies are in solid health this early in the season as its NL East rival is grappling with a major injury.

The Atlanta Braves — who have won the last six NL East Division titles — are worried about the elbow of their top starter, Spencer Strider. The Braves moved him to their 15-day injured list on Sunday after an MRI revealed a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.