Spencer Strider has suffered another setback.

The former Clemson Tigers and current starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves has been placed on the 15-day injured list after Friday night’s start.

The following was posted on the Braves website.

The morning after Spencer Strider exited early during Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Mets at Citi Field, the Braves put the right-hander on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.

After a leadoff walk against MJ Melendez in the fourth inning prompted manager Walt Weiss and a trainer to call a mound visit and check on the right-hander, Strider walked off with the trainer. The Braves later announced that Strider left the game with soreness in both his right elbow and shoulder.

JR Ritchie, the Braves’ No. 2 prospect who was recalled to the Majors on Wednesday, replaced Strider and pitched five scoreless innings. Strider’s night ended with a line of seven earned runs allowed on six hits in three-plus innings, notching just three strikeouts with one walk (and one hit batter).

Strider left the ballpark for MRI imaging on Friday night. Weiss was not necessarily optimistic about his short-term prognosis, saying postgame, “It doesn’t look great as we stand here, right now.”

The hard-throwing right-hander has dealt with injuries throughout his career. Strider tore his UCL while at Clemson in 2019, requiring Tommy John surgery. In April of 2024, Strider underwent an internal brace procedure after once again experiencing severe elbow discomfort.

Strider has thrown just 39 innings in eight starts this season. He is 4-2 with an ERA of 5.31. He has 46 strikeouts with 20 walks, and he is giving up 2.1 home runs per nine innings pitched.