Schwellenbach Eyes September Return for Braves
The Atlanta starter discussed his recovery progress and expressed hope of rejoining the pitching staff before the end of the regular season.
Spencer Schwellenbach spoke about his ongoing recovery from injury and indicated he hopes to return to Atlanta's pitching staff in September. The timeline suggests he has been sidelined for a meaningful stretch of the season. A September return would position him as a potential contributor during the stretch run. No official roster move has been announced yet.
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