The Atlanta Braves are grappling with the loss of ace right-hander Spencer Strider, who has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strained right hamstring sustained while playing catch. This unfortunate setback comes after Strider's tumultuous 2024 season, during which he made only two starts before undergoing surgery for a ulnar collateral ligament injury. In his previous season, he posted a record of 20-5 and led the league with 281 strikeouts. The Braves have opted to call up right-hander Michael Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the void. Atlanta is currently off to a rocky start this season, sitting at 8-13, but recently completed a sweep against the Minnesota Twins and will host the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series.