Braves pitcher Spencer Strider to start Thursday in Rome

Spencer Strider will make his return to the mound Thursday.

The Braves’ right-handed pitcher will toe the rubber at 6:45 p.m. at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome when the club’s High-A affiliate hosts Jersey Shore. Strider will pitch to Braves catcher Sean Murphy, who began his rehab assignment with the Emperors on Tuesday.

Strider threw a bullpen session with Murphy at Truist Park on Monday. He also threw batting practice there Saturday to simulate three innings.

Braves manager Walt Weiss said Strider is expected to throw between 45 and 50 pitches.

The 27-year-old Strider has been on the 15-day injured list since the start of the season because of a strained oblique. The righty shut down his spring training schedule in March.

Murphy was scheduled to be behind the plate for four innings for the Emperors’ game Tuesday. Murphy will have the day off Wednesday. Then he will return to the lineup Thursday to catch five innings, will catch again Saturday and work as the designated hitter Sunday.

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