Strider will reportedly throw 70-75 pitches; if everything looks good, he could be on the bump for Atlanta next week versus the Nationals. This is the final test Strider needs to pass to finally get back on the mound after throwing a 40-pitch side session this past weekend.

Spencer Strider is coming back soon one way or another. When he does, the Atlanta Braves have a clear best choice when it comes to managing their roster.

Chis Sale has a 2.20 ERA in his past five starts but there is no margin for error with the Braves' bats struggling.