Atlanta Braves Continue To Sign Young Stars As Spencer Strider Gets Six Years At $75 Million
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider has inked a multi-year contract extension with the team. The deal is worth $75 million over six years, with a club option of a seventh year, the team announced today. If exercised, Strider would make an extra $22 million. So, the deal could allow the 23-year-old right-hander to become a free agent after the 2028-2029 season. In 31 starts with the Braves this year, Strider has commanded a 2.67 earned runs against average (ERA), with more than 200 strikeouts. The move to sign Strider follows a slew of moves that the team has made to lock up young t...