Spencer Strider will return to a major league mound for the first time in almost a year, hoping to put his own injury, as well as the Atlanta Braves’ pseudo-struggles since that injury, and their pitching struggles this year, firmly in the rearview mirror.

The Atlanta Braves get one of the top starting pitchers back in the rotation and time to help try and get the season back on track

Strider has been activated ahead of his start against the Blue Jays this afternoon, per a team announcement. Right-hander Zach Thompson was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. April 13: Prior to today’s game against the Rays,