"Spencer Strider is set to begin his rehab assignment from the oblique strain which sidelined him to begin the season on Thursday after throwing a live batting-practice session Saturday."
"Strider touched 95 three times during the second inning of his three-inning bullpen. His final fastball was clocked at 94.6, notably lower than the 97 mph or higher he averaged in each of his first four seasons."
"Weiss said that outfielder Eli White, who would have been in the lineup Saturday with Michael Harris II on the paternity list, is day-to-day as he deals with plantar fasciitis in his foot."
"Because of that, the Braves are forced to start Mauricio Dubon in center with Mike Yastrzemski in left for Saturday's game against Cleveland."
Spencer Strider is starting his rehab assignment after an oblique strain, throwing 40-45 pitches in a live batting practice session. He is not expected to return to the major league roster this month. Strider's fastball velocity was lower than his previous seasons, raising concerns about his future performance. Meanwhile, outfielder Eli White is day-to-day due to plantar fasciitis, leading to Mauricio Dubon starting in center field and Mike Yastrzemski in left for the game against Cleveland.
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