Although Strider is the betting favorite, the edge lies in backing Fried.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/04/nl-cy-young-futures-betting-max-fried-is-a-live-underdog/

Apr 24, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at Truist Park.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/04/29/braves-vs-mets-prediction-odds-saturday-april-29-spencer-strider/

Atlanta appears to be reserving two of its better starters, Charlie Morton and Spencer Strider, for a doubleheader Monday against Philadelphia.

Source: https://deadspin.com/braves-face-pirates-aim-to-clinch-playoff-berth-1850823077

Betts then pummeled a 99-mph fastball from Strider to right field, 371 feet from home plate, where it bounced off the top of the padded wall.

Source: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2023/08/31/dodgers-cant-complete-comeback-against-braves-in-series-opener/

“His fastball in general is really, really tough to hit,” Betts said of Strider.

Source: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2023/08/31/dodgers-cant-complete-comeback-against-braves-in-series-opener/

Lefty Rich Hill is expected to start against Atlanta’s Spencer Strider when the Pirates visit the Braves at 1:05 p.m. Sunday in North Port.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/orioles-rough-up-wil-crowe-with-4-run-7th-inning-to-beat-pirates/

Seven days after beating San Francisco with one-hit ball over seven innings, Strider (15-4) was dominant again while out-dueling Logan Webb (9-10) in a match-up of NL Cy Young Award contenders.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-08-25/adon-pitches-6-strong-innings-as-nationals-beat-marlins-7-4

Should he keep improving, Strider has ace-level potential, and won’t miss a beat if or when the Braves tab him to replace a player like Fried.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/01/04/braves-3-aces-max-fried/

Spencer Strider (4-2, 2.97 ERA) gets the ball for the Braves tonight, and the team is an impressive 8-2 in his 10 starts.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/28/braves-vs-phillies-prediction-odds-sunday-night-baseball-trust-spencer-strider/

Spencer Strider (4-2) took the loss.

Source: https://deadspin.com/bobby-miller-allows-1-run-in-debut-as-dodgers-defeat-br-1850468150

Strider (14-4), a first-time All-Star and last season’s Rookie of the Year runner-up, broke a tie with three other starters to take the major league lead in victories.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/baseball-general-news/3211967/strider-strikes-out-10-in-7-innings-braves-beat-giants-4-0-for-3rd-straight-shutout.html

These stars are the current favorites in their respective award categories, with Acuna Jr. the NL MVP top dog at +175, while Strider sits in a tie as the odds-on favorite to win the NL Cy Young at +230.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/05/mlb-player-awards-angels-ohtani-headlines-popular-parlays-to-target-or-not-target/

Under a long-term contract, Strider will be in a No. 99 Atlanta uniform for the foreseeable future.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/01/21/spencer-strider-braves-announces-starting-lineup/

When Strider struck out Toronto third baseman Chapman to end the fourth inning, the Atlanta righty increased his strikeout total to eight for the game.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9695849/bassitt-pitches-shutout-as-blue-jays-beat-braves/