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Spencer Schwellenbach Could Return in Late August/Early September
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) will likely head to Florida within the next week or two to ramp up his throwing program, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. If that is gauged as the start of his spring training, Schwellenbach could become a candidate for Atlanta's starting rotation in late August or early September. The 26-year-old former second-round pick in 2021 out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is recovering from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. We'll have a better idea of a more specific timeline for a return once he starts facing live hitters, but barring a setback, Schwellenbach should be back with the Braves by the end of the 2026 regular season. He has been strong for the Braves and fantasy managers in 38 starts (234 1/3 regular-season innings) in his first two years in the big leagues, going 15-11 with a 3.23 ERA (3.27 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 235 strikeouts and 41 walks. Schwellenbach won't have a ton of time to contribute in fantasy when he comes off the 60-day injured list, but his upside makes him an interesting stash in fantasy leagues. He's currently rostered in 24% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
