Spencer Schwellenbach, the Braves' ace, has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured elbow, marking another injury for Atlanta's pitching staff. The specific duration of Schwellenbach's recovery remains unclear, but reports indicate that he will not throw for at least four weeks. He recently had a standout performance with 12 strikeouts against the Philadelphia Phillies. Throughout the season, he has achieved a record of 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA, ranking highly among National League pitchers. The Braves are also missing other key pitchers due to injuries.
Braves ace Spencer Schwellenbach has a fractured pitching elbow, becoming the latest Atlanta starter sidelined with a long-term injury. Schwellenbach was placed on the 15-day injured list as part of a series of roster moves.
MLB.com reported that the second-year right-hander won't throw for at least four weeks. Schwellenbach felt sore Sunday, and a small fracture in his elbow was discovered.
Schwellenbach is 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA in 17 starts this season for the Braves. He entered Wednesday third in the National League in innings pitched (110.2) and 11th in strikeouts (108).
The Braves are currently without reigning Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale, 2024 All-Star Reynaldo Lopez, and rookie AJ Smith-Shawver, all sidelined due to injuries.
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