Will Spencer Strider Be a STARTER For the Braves in 2027? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Lindsay Crosby discusses GM Alex Anthopoulos’ update that Spencer Strider is on track for spring training and the season opener, then evaluates whether Strider should return as a starter or move to the bullpen, noting his eight-start 2026 sample (5.31 ERA) is skewed by a rough Coors Field debut and an injury-shortened Mets start, while his expected metrics and mid-3s stretch suggest he can still be effective. He argues Strider should enter camp as a starter, with a realistic outcome around 100 innings and a possible midseason bullpen shift for workload, while Atlanta still needs to add rotation help. Crosby recaps MLB awards/All-MLB results, including Chris Sale making First Team and the Cy Young voting gap, plus Braves receiving Reliever of the Year votes. He closes with Arizona Fall League updates on Tate Southisene, Owen Carey, and Briggs McKenzie as part of Glendale’s playoff path.

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