Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has taken batting practice at spring training with teammates, and right-hander Spencer Strider has already thrown a side session.

North Port, Fla. – Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. took batting practice at spring training Thursday, and right-hander Spencer Strider has already thrown a side session this week at their Florida camp.

As they continue their rehabilitations, injured Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider won't be starting the season with the Atlanta Braves.

Braves stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider are making good progress to be ready early this season, manager Brian Snitker said Thursday.

Braves stars Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. First, Strider tore his ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. He needed season-ending surgery after only one start in April. Then the following month,