Spencer Schwellenbach to Miss Significant Time With Elbow Inflammation
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow)is dealing with right-elbow inflammation at the start of spring training, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The Braves are just hoping that Schwellenbach is dealing with bone spurs, but he's going to miss significant time and will begin the 2026 regular season on the 60-day injured list. The 25-year-old was already a question mark to be ready for this season after suffering a small fracture in his right elbow at the end of June. It's an ominous sign that he's still having right-elbow issues this spring. With it now official that Schwellenbach won't be in the Opening Day rotation, it should lock in right-hander Hurston Waldrep for a rotation spot to begin the year. Pitching prospect JR Ritchie is another arm to watch for a rotation spot if either Reynaldo Lopez or Grant Holmes aren't ready in time.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
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