Spencer Strider was slated to start for the Atlanta Braves against the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB Speedway Classic but did not after a weather delay

Spencer Strider's struggles and a questionable managerial decision contribute to the Atlanta Braves' loss against the Chicago White Sox.

Pitching is the main culprit for Atlanta's 9-15 record since the break, including a 13-5 rout Tuesday by the New York Mets.

Chris Sale will make one more rehab start for Double-A Columbus on Saturday. This will likely be his final rehab start before rejoining the Braves. 2025 First Round pick Tate Southisene will make his organizational debut this week with Augusta.

ATLANTA, Ga. - Spencer Strider hit another August bump in the road Monday night in what turned out to be a 13-9 high-scoring bout in favor of the White Sox. The Atlanta Braves starter only lasted three innings, allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits, including two home runs and one walk, while striking out two.

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The Atlanta Braves season just got a little bit worse. Spencer Strider will not pitch in the Speedway Classic, which looks a lot like an Alex Anthopoulos decision.

Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider isn't the dominating presence he once was, but that doesn't mean he is washed up by any means.

Strider (5-11) took the loss Monday against the White Sox, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and one walk in three innings. He struck out two. Strider has been out of sorts since he was scratched from his scheduled Aug.

To put it bluntly, Strider doesn't look anything like the dominant force he was before undergoing internal brace procedure last season. This reality should force the Braves into an uncomfortable realization; Strider cannot be trusted as a frontline starter.