Braves Put Spencer Schwellenbach On 60-Day Injured List

"The Braves opened camp this morning with an unwelcome update on talented young righty Spencer Schwellenbach. He's been placed on the 60-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The team's hope is that the 25-year-old is dealing with bone spurs and not something more nefarious. Regardless, since the "60-day" term begins on Opening Day (and can only be backdated a maximum of three days), Schwellenbach will miss at least two months of action to begin the season."

"His IL placement should open space on the roster for catcher , who agreed to a one-year deal with Atlanta earlier today. Injuries to the pitching staff were the hallmark of Atlanta's 2025 season, and their 2026 campaign isn't starting out much differently. The Braves have already been on the lookout for rotation help - perhaps already knowing that Schwellenbach would be sidelined - with reported interest in Chris Bassitt and Lucas Giolito, among others."

"Atlanta has already had to make one late-offseason pivot, signing Jorge Mateo and Kyle Farmer (the latter on a minor league deal) after Ha-Seong Kim suffered a torn tendon in his hand when he slipped on some ice and fell in a fluke off-field injury. He'll need four to five months to recover from the subsequent surgery. Schwellenbach's injury seems to set the stage for another late addition."

Spencer Schwellenbach, a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher, was placed on the 60-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. The club hopes the issue is bone spurs rather than a more serious condition. The 60-day designation begins on Opening Day and can be backdated up to three days, guaranteeing at least two months missed to open the season. His IL placement creates a roster spot for a catcher who agreed to a one-year deal earlier that day. Atlanta pursued rotation help in the offseason, showing interest in Chris Bassitt and Lucas Giolito, and previously signed Jorge Mateo and Kyle Farmer after Ha-Seong Kim's surgery; Kim will need four to five months to recover. Schwellenbach's injury increases the likelihood of another late addition.

Read at MLB Trade Rumors