An injury update on Spencer Strider indicates he is nearing a return from the injured list and is expected to make his 2026 season debut in the near future. His return would be a major boost to the rotation, as he remains one of the most dominant strikeout pitchers in baseball when healthy. From a fantasy perspective , Strider carries immediate high-end value. His elite swing-and-miss stuff gives him the profile of a league-winning SP1, capable of quickly reshaping fantasy pitching staffs once he’s back on the mound. Spencer Strider Set to Return from IL Spencer Strider is set to return from the 15-day injured list and make his 2026 season debut on Sunday, May 3rd, against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. #Braves RHP Spencer Strider will start Sunday against the Rockies. — Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) April 29, 2026 His activation marks a major boost for the rotation, bringing back one of baseball’s premier strikeout arms in a highly anticipated first start of the year.…