Braves Blown Out: Is Reynaldo López a Concern? Is '23 Spencer Strider BACK? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
After the Braves’ 11–4 loss to the Nationals featuring 12 team walks and a disastrous start from Ronaldo López (46-pitch first inning, pulled in the second), Lindsay Crosby breaks down why López’s last two starts are more concerning for the process than the ERA, highlighting a sharp drop in slider/curve effectiveness and missed bats since the Angels fight. The episode also recaps Spencer Strider’s rehab start for Gwinnett (4.1 IP, 8 K, 1 H, 1 BB) with Statcast notes on velocity and fastball shape, and maps out a potential timeline for his return. Finally, it discusses how recent heavy bullpen…
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