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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 8
Braves very encouraged by improving health of their rotation
The Atlanta Braves’ rotation was absolutely ravaged by injuries this year. All five members of the Opening Day unit spent significant time on the IL, and four of them suffered season-ending injuries.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11
Braves promising pitcher is ‘pain-free’ after elbow rehab
After missing the playoffs for the first time in 2018, the Atlanta Braves are entering the offseason looking to turn things around. After their latest injury update, the Braves will be entering hot stove season with some extra momentum.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 11
Braves Provide Positive Update on Spencer Schwellenbach Recovery
The Atlanta Braves have a positive update on the injury front. General manager Alex Anthopoulos, via MLB insider Jon Morosi, said that right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is now pain-free.
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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 23
Latest injury updates on three Braves injured starters
Four members of the Braves’ Opening Day rotation are out for the season, and at least three of them enter the offseason with serious questions surrounding their roles in 2026.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 24
An injury update on Spencer Schwellenbach
Of the five members from the rotation currently on the IL, Chris Sale is the only one that will return this season. He just made what is expected to be his final rehab start for the Gwinnett Stripers last night, tossing 4.1 innings of one-run ball on 77 pitches.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 20
Spencer Schwellenbach seen throwing ahead of Wednesday’s game
All five members of the Braves Opening Day rotation are on the 60-day IL, and most of them are not expected to come back. The only one nearing a return is Chris Sale.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 15
2025 Injury Report: Updates on King, Nola, Schwellenbach
The Braves’ injury woes will get slightly better on August 15, as Ronald Acuna Jr. is set to return. However, three of Atlanta’s notable pitchers are not likely to return this season.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 8
Braves promote potential Spencer Schwellenbach replacement to AAA
Today, the Braves announced that Ian Mejia has been promoted from AA Columbus to AAA Gwinnett. Mejia became a prospect to watch last season when he posted a 3.47 ERA over 24 appearances (23 starts) in AA, which eventually earned him a promotion to Gwinnett.
Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / July 3
Report: Spencer Schwellenbach Sidelined Until September
The Atlanta Braves’ rotation took another blow this week as Spencer Schwellenbach hit the IL with a fractured elbow. The 25-year-old righty, who was emerging as an All-Star candidate, will be shut down from throwing for the next four weeks, with a potential return to the mound not expected until September.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3
Braves options to replace Spencer Schwellenbach
Spencer Schwellenbach going down with a fractured elbow feels like one too many injuries for the Braves to overcome. The club is now down its 1-4 starters from Opening Day, and it feels like they don’t really have anywhere else to turn for a reliable starting pitcher.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3
Braves are now down their top four Opening Day starters
With the news dropping yesterday of Spencer Schwellenbach heading to the 15-day IL with a fractured elbow, the Braves’ rotation is now completely decimated.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 3
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Carpenter, Ober, Schwellenbach
Several teams fading out of the playoff race lost notable pitchers to the IL on July 2. The Braves lost Spencer Schwellenbach at a terrible time, as the right-hander is dealing with an elbow injury that’ll keep him for at least two months.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 2
Latest injury could be the final nail in Braves' postseason coffin
The Atlanta Braves' flickering playoff hopes were dealt a significant blow on Wednesday.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 2
Braves dealt another blow that might prove impossible to overcome
It seems like the past season and a half have been gut punch after gut punch as a Braves fan. Every time any sort of positive development emerges, it’s usually followed by a crushing one, and the latest example is Jurickson Profar‘s return being overshadowed by Spencer Schwellenbach‘s fractured elbow.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 2
Braves Starting Rotation Dealt Another Injury Blow, Reinstate Reliever
The Atlanta Braves announced a stunning move to the injured list on Wednesday. Right-hander and rotation mainstay Spencer Schwellenbach has been placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 29 with a fractured right elbow.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2
Braves place Spencer Schwellenbach on IL with elbow fracture
The Braves announced that right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow fracture.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 30
One of the lone bright spots for the Braves is dazzling
There have been very few moments that Braves fans have had to get excited about this season, and Spencer Schwellenbach is one of those lone bright spots.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 28
Spencer Schwellenbach, Braves too strong for Phillies
Spencer Schwellenbach set a career high with 12 strikeouts and Sean Murphy hit a grand slam to lead the host Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday to end their three-game losing streak.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 23
Spencer Schwellenbach leads Braves over wavering Mets
Spencer Schwellenbach tossed seven strong innings and earned the win Monday night for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who beat the reeling New York Mets 3-2 in the opener of a four-game series between the National League East rivals.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 11
Atlanta's Spencer Schwellenbach tosses complete game in win over Brewers
Spencer Schwellenbach threw the first complete game of his career and Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs to help the visiting Atlanta Braves post a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 26
Braves Schwellenbach Agrees With Take From Braves Legendary Pitcher
Spencer Schwellenbach had a roller coaster outing for the Atlanta Braves in the 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. He pitched seven innings allowing four runs, two earned, and allowed two home runs while striking out 11. We saw some of the best of him this year while also seeing one of his killers this season, the long ball.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 13
Braves get to .500 after Spencer Schwellenbach's gem vs. Nationals
Spencer Schwellenbach pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Washington Nationals 5-2 on Tuesday to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 27
Spencer Schwellenbach Has No Ceiling for the Braves
There’s been plenty to worry about early in the 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves. As of the morning of April 25, the Braves are 10-14, dead last in the National League East standings, 7.5 games back.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 15
The Blue Jays’ bats chase Spencer Schwellenbach for their first multi-home run game of the season
The Toronto Blue Jays were in for a tough test on Jackie Robinson Day, with the club looking to find a way to best not only the Braves bats, who torched Easton Lucas for eight runs yesterday, but do it against one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball to start the season in Spencer Schwellenbach.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 8
Braves’ Spencer Schwellenbach now among Cy Young betting favorites
If there are a few things Braves fans can hang their hats on so far this season, Spencer Schwellenbach is one of them. In Atlanta’s only win of the season, the young star threw a career-high eight innings of no-run ball while racking up 10 strikeouts.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25
NL East predictions: Young Nationals outfielder enjoys breakout year
With Opening Day looming for all teams, let's gaze into the crystal ball to see what's in store for every team in the National League East.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 25
Three players to watch during Braves spring training
Entering 2025, the Braves have big expectations and will look to make a World Series title run.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / December 12
The Braves Have a Lot Riding on Spencer Schwellenbach
Amid a tumultuous 2024 season for the Atlanta Braves, one rookie in particular emerged as a huge bright spot: Spencer Schwellenbach. Rated as the organization’s third-best pitching prospect by MLB Pipeline entering the 2024 season, Schwellenbach was an afterthought to crack the rotation in 2024.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24, 2024
Spencer Schwellenbach’s emergence is huge for Braves
Atlanta has gotten a huge performance from rookie Spencer Schwellenbach, which is a big development for the club both this year and in the future.
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