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InjurySpencer Strider (oblique) will make his season debut against the Rockies on Sunday.
Strider returns to Atlanta’s rotation mix following a five-week absence recovering from an oblique strain. The 27-year-old velocity and underlying pitch data were extremely encouraging during recent minor league rehab outings, which inspires some confidence fantasy-wise heading into his season debut at hitter-friendly Coors Field. He’s worth the risk in deeper mixed leagues, but fantasy managers in shallow formats are probably best served with a wait-and-see approach before slotting Strider back into lineups.