The Atlanta Braves were without outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and ace Spencer Strider for most of the 2024 season. They'll likely be without both to begin the 2025 season, too, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos.

The Atlanta Braves say neither superstar right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. nor starting pitcher Spencer Strider will be ready by Opening Day. Acuña is recovering from left knee surgery for the ACL he tore in late May, and Strider is recovering from internal-brace elbow surgery in April after he made just two regular-season starts.

#Braves ' Ronald Acuña Jr. & Spencer Strider won't be ready Opening Day, Alex Anthopoulos told our @MattGelb at GM meetings. First time he's said they won't be ready, though indicated previously it could be a month or 2 into season before Acuna ready. They'll evaluate as go along.