ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow, the team announced Monday.

Strider, who had been placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, had a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister before they decided on four weeks. Strider will have another MRI at the end of that period and would begin “throwing progression” if tests showed the inflammation had cleared, the team said.

Strider å Friday’s 7-5 loss at the New York Mets in the fourth inning due to right shoulder and elbow soreness. Braves manager Walt Weiss said the team also was concerned about a dramatic decline in Strider’s velocity.

Strider has a history of arm problems. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and had the UCL in his right elbow repaired with an internal brace in April 2024.

Rookie right-hander JR Ritchie, who pitched in relief behind Strider on Friday, will move into the rotation and has been scheduled to start Wednesday night’s game against San Francisco.

Seager out

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the seven-day concussion list, clearing the way for second baseman Josh Smith to return from a six-week absence that included a bout with viral meningitis.

On deck

Late Monday: The Pittsburgh Pirates trailed the Athletics 6-1 in West Sacramento in the top of the seventh inning when the Mirror went to press.

Tonight: Pittsburgh Pirates at the Athletics, 9:40 p.m.

Pitchers: Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (5-4) vs. Athletics RHP Jack Perkins (2-3)

TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh