Braves get 'pessimistic' Spencer Strider update amid lengthy injury absence

The Atlanta Braves might be atop the NL East, but the Philadelphia Phillies aren't far enough back to feel confident in their lead. Atlanta really needs to create some more distance this season.However, they're going to have to do so without a few key pitchers. While Chris Sale is still pitching great, the Braves are without Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach, both of whom would be huge contributors right now if they were healthy.Strider's absence is the more worrying of the two, and according to an update from USA Today's Bob Nightengale, which revealed that Braves officials are "pessimistic" about Strider's chances to pitch again this season, this injury situation is very concerning.Braves officials are 'pessimistic' Spencer Strider will pitch again this season"Atlanta officials a