Spencer Strider's 2026 Outlook Uncertain After Uneven 2025 Season

Spencer Strider faces an uncertain 2026 outlook following an inconsistent 2025 season, which came after a year-long elbow layoff in 2024. Despite a dominant 2022-2023, his 2025 performance was marked by struggles early, a strong seven-start stretch, and an "awful" final eight starts where he allowed eight homers. Projections anticipate him as an above-average starter with health issues, with his future performance highly variable, impacting the Braves' competitive outlook.