Fansided · Mar 1
Why Spencer Strider is primed for a 2026 Cy Young charge
fter a resilient 125-inning comeback in 2025, Braves ace Spencer Strider enters the 2026 season with his elite velocity restored and eyes on a Cy Young.
Feb 10, 2026; North Port, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider (99) works out during spring training workouts. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesThe 2025 season was a lesson in patience for former Clemson Ace Spencer Strider.
Coming back from an internal brace surgery on his right elbow in 2024, Strider turned into a “test case” for the modern recovery timeline. He delivered 125.1 innings last year — a rare achievement for a first-year returnee — but the results were mixed.