First rehab start Thursday at High-A Rome: 3.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 K on 50 pitches. Fastball sat 95-97 mph. Braves targeting an early May return. The measured approach (pulled after 3.1 IP despite dominance) suggests they won't rush him.

Strider's triumphant return — velocity back at pre-injury level, slider's bite intact. If somehow on your wire (9% of leagues), this is the priority claim above all others. Top-15 SP rest of season ceiling. Some managers will have dropped him during the IL stint — pounce.

Started @ Boston Red Sox (2W-0L, 3.00 ERA)

Started @ Miami Marlins (1W-0L, 2.45 ERA)

Started vs Boston Red Sox (1W-0L, 2.89 ERA)

Started @ Los Angeles Dodgers (0W-0L, 8.10 ERA)

Started @ Colorado Rockies (0W-0L, -.-- ERA)