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The Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets have released their injury reports, which include some key players for their matchup later tonight.

De'Anthony Melton (knee), D'Angelo Russell (ankle), Day'Ron Sharpe (knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring) OUT: Kobe Bufkin (shoulder), Clint Capela (metacarpal), Jalen Johnson (shoulder), Larry Nane Jr. (femoral condyle),

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider is going to join the team during its weekend series at Tampa Bay, marking another step in his comeback from elbow surgery. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Strider felt good after he struck out 13 during a dominant rehab appearance with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Strider has surrendered two runs and struck out 27 batters in 13 ⅔ innings in three rehab starts while gradually building up his pitch count. Here are Thursday's 13 strikeouts: According to Statcast,

Spencer Strider will shortly be joining the Braves starting rotation which means someone will have to go. Bryce Elder is pitching for his job on Friday.